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21. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0430_04-22-2011.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - Reduction in patient symptoms, prevention of recatheterization, prevention of urinary tract infections, improved … interventions Outcome(s): Improvement in patient symptoms, prevention of urinary tract complications, improved

22. Ankyloglossia Executive (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2015 - The one poor-quality RCT comparing surgical methods reported improved articulation in patients treated … Maternally reported breastfeeding effectiveness was significantly improved in the treated group compared … One poor-quality RCT reported improved articulation in patients treated with Z-frenuloplasty compared … In those few studies, mothers consistently reported improved breastfeeding effectiveness, but outcome … Improved ankyloglossia correction with four-flap Z-frenuloplasty.

23. TND-555-09-03-2013 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-555-09-03-2013.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - answer the following question: Do behavioral interventions for individuals with diabetes result in improved … What is the evidence that diabetes education results in improved long-term management of diabetes, including … Improved metabolic control, (as determined by HbA1c values, numbers of diabetes- related hospitalizations

24. Research Protocol: Improving Cultural Competence To Reduce Health Disparities for Priority Populations (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cultural-competence_research-protocol.pdf
    July 09, 2014 - medical health outcomes, such as reduction in obesity, improved sexual health D. … Patient intermediate outcomes o Improved access to health services o Utilization of health services … o Patient experience and satisfaction, such as improved perceptions of care C. … outcomes, such as depression, substance use o Improved medical health outcomes, such as reduction in … Patient intermediate outcomes o Patient beliefs/attitudes such as improved trust, perceived racism

25. Renal-Artery-Stenosis Surveillance (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/renal-artery-stenosis_surveillance.pdf
    June 01, 2012 - What clinical, imaging, laboratory, and anatomic characteristics are associated with improved or worse … What treatment variables are associated with improved or worse outcomes of renal artery angioplasty … In medical versus PTA+ stenting, the number (%) of patients improved were 0 vs. 11 (30.5%); p<0.001. … PTA+ stenting Blood Pressure Control: Cured, n (%): 0 vs. 4 (11.1%); p<0.001 Improved, n (%): 33 … What clinical, imaging, laboratory and anatomic characteristics are associated with improved or worse

26. Effectiveness of Indoor Allergen Reduction in Management of Asthma - Evidence Summary (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-201-indoor-allergen-reduction-asthma-evidence-summary.pdf
    February 01, 2018 - that included high-efficiency particulate air-filtration (HEPA) vacuums reduced exacerbations and improved … quality of life (moderate SOE), while strategies that included mattress covers improved nonvalidated … • Qualitative comparative analysis affirmed the general lack of robust findings of improved outcome … The evidence base could also be evaluated with greater precision if outcome reporting were improved

27. Treatments for Schizophrenia in Adults: A Systematic (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/executive-summary-2017-schizophrenia-adult.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - • Psychosocial treatments improved outcomes versus usual care: assertive community care (core illness … Paliperidone also improved core illness symptoms more than lurasidone and iloperidone (low SOE). … In treatment-resistant patients, olanzapine improved core illness symptoms more than quetiapine. … and aripiprazole improved negative symptoms significantly more than haloperidol (low SOE). … Family interventions improved core illness symptoms, including negative symptoms.

28. Prostate-Cancer-Test Research-Protocol (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prostate-cancer-test_research-protocol.pdf
    October 14, 2011 -  Intermediate outcomes, including improved decisionmaking in selecting patients for biopsy that leads …  Long-term health outcomes (clinical utility), including reduced mortality/ morbidity and improved … Increase in tumors identified; decrease in negative biopsies Association Improved … morbidity; improved mortality; improved quality of life Biopsy A C D *Patients … morbidity; improved mortality; improved quality of life Treatment A C D

29. Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_slutsky_comparing_medical_interventions.pdf
    November 01, 2008 - Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and

30. Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medical-interventions-comparing_methods.pdf
    November 01, 2008 - Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and

31. Insomnia Executive (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/insomnia_executive.pdf
    December 01, 2015 - Sleep outcomes remain improved long term (low-strength evidence). … ● Low-strength evidence shows that eszopiclone improved one global outcome by a MID and improved … There was low- to moderate-strength evidence that doxepin improved sleep outcomes. … Zolpidem and zaleplon improved sleep quality (moderate-strength evidence). … All sleep outcomes were improved as well.

32. Disposition of Comments Report for Relationship Between Use of Quality Measures and Improved Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-illness-outcomes_disposition-comments.pdf
    January 15, 2015 - Disposition of Comments Report for Relationship Between Use of Quality Measures and Improved Outcomes … Serious Mental Illness Research Review Title: Relationship Between Use of Quality Measures and Improved … Relationship Between Use of Quality Measures and Improved Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness. … outcomes, nor evidence linking QMs with proxies for improved outcome. … The questions were thorough but the report could be improved by placing the work within the context

33. antibiotics-respiratory-infection-protocol-140922 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antibiotics-respiratory-infection_research-protocol.pdf
    September 22, 2014 - Additionally, improved appropriate antibiotic use is expected to have other benefits, particularly a … RTI and improved shared decision making by patients and clinicians. … Improved!patient! knowledge!regarding!use! of!antibiotics!for!RTI! ! Improved!clinician! knowledge! … Improved!shared!decision! making!regarding!the!use! of!antibiotics! KQ#1:# ! Improved! … Improved!appropriate!use! of!antibiotics! KQ#2:! ! Antibiotic!resistance! ! Medical!

34. Topic 0315 Disparities and SMI NSD SJ clean (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0373-14083.pdf
    July 09, 2014 - diabetes, HIV and cardiovascular disease Intervention(s): Interventions to reduce disparities (e.g., improved … across patients of different races and genders Comparator(s): All other treatment options Outcome(s): Improved

35. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0193_08-12-2009.pdf
    January 01, 2009 - coordination) Comparator(s): Usual care Outcome(s): Increased medication adherence leading to improved … The NICE guidelines conclude that although adherence can be improved, no specific intervention can be

36. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 241_Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord Injury (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-241-physical-activity-wheelchair-evidence-summary-updated.pdf
    October 01, 2021 - Question 2: Benefits and Harms Compared with no physical activity or usual care, physical activity improved … Physical activity improved balance, function, and VO2 peak in trials that enrolled participants with … Physical activity improved activities of daily living, function, and VO2 peak in participants with spinal

37. Table 1 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cancer-end-of-life-indicators-symposium_research.pdf
    April 01, 2010 - did not identify definitive recommendations for how to better link dyspnea quality indicators to improved … Ideally, those developing improved indicators in chemotherapy communication would also address the quality … EMRs, worksheets, or templates may aid in consistent and improved documentation and reporting. … The need for improved communication and coordination pervaded as a fundamental theme across domains. … Solutions for Domains Domains Priority Issues Potential Solutions Better link pain indicators to improved

38. Relationship Between Use of Quality Measures and Improved Outcomes in Serious Mental Illness | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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39. Psoriasis-Chronic Executive (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/psoriasis-chronic_executive.pdf
    November 01, 2012 - When comparing adalimumab with methotrexate, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was improved in … Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) was improved in patients treated with adalimumab based on … When comparing infliximab with methotrexate, HRQoL was improved in patients taking infliximab, based … PASI was improved in patients treated with etanercept, compared with acitretin, based on three RCTs … Another key decisional uncertainty was the disease characteristics associated with either improved

40. Medical Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder—An Update (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asd-medical-executive-170505.pdf
    May 01, 2017 - – Risperidone and aripiprazole improved challenging behaviors in the short term (<6 months, high … – Methylphenidate and atomoxetine improved hyperactivity; SOE is low, with few studies addressing … In two small trials, bumetanide plus applied behavior analysis improved symptom severity more than … applied behavioral analysis alone and stem cell transplantation plus rehabilitation therapy improved … Methylphenidate versus placebo improved hyperactivity and was associated with clinically significant