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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pressure-ulcer-treatment_executive.pdf
May 01, 2013 - In adults with pressure ulcers, what is
the comparative effectiveness of treatment strategies
for improved … We found moderate-
strength evidence that some interventions improved
healing of pressure ulcers, but … In adults with pressure ulcers, what is the comparative effectiveness of treatment strategies for
improved … There was moderate-strength evidence
that electrical stimulation improved healing rates, but
there … There was evidence to suggest that radiant heat
improved the pace of wound healing, but not complete
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/genetic-testing-developmental-disabilities_disposition-comments.pdf
June 30, 2015 - On page 5 of the
report Key Question 1 is stated as, “Does using a
genetic test lead to improved health … role of ISCA and its
use as a source for interpretation of array results and
the review would be improved … We agree
with the reviewer that improved diagnostic yield
may have impact on patient management. … We agree with the reviewer that improved
diagnostic yield may have impact on patient
management. … Now the sentence
reads: “Improved diagnostic yield may have an
impact on patient management because
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/topic-brief3-SUD.pdf
April 01, 2021 - randomized to take methadone versus
buprenorphine found that postpartum pain following vaginal delivery improved … age 52 years) found the psychosocial pain education was associated
with decreased pain intensity and improved … chronic pain on methadone maintenance therapy, though the
mindfulness interventions reduced cravings and improved … acceptance-based
approaches, and education about not
using substances to cope with pain
may be associated with improved
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November 23, 2010 - Group; 3- Through AHRQ and CTSA activities
Relationship Between Use of Quality Measures and Improved
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/trauma-informed-care-appendixes.pdf
December 01, 2023 - Improved emotion regulation following a
trauma-informed CBT-based intervention
associates with reduced … Provides strategies for weight loss, improved nutrition, better
parenting,34 and promoting safety.31 … Includes parent and group sessions and has
resulted in improved caregiver functioning67
Fairy Tale … A
decrease in injuries was found.74
Reduced seclusion and restraint and improved treatment
outcomes … HEARTS has shown a reduction in trauma
symptoms, improved adjustment to trauma, affect regulation,
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rheumatoid-arthritis-medicine_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - Strategies in Early RA
Two oral DMARDs
plus prednisone vs. oral
DMARD
In patients on two oral DMARDs, improved … Moderate
Three oral DMARDs plus
prednisone vs. one oral
DMARD
In patients on three oral DMARDs, improved
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rheumatoid-arthritis-medicine-1_research.pdf
February 01, 2009 - medications cannot be determined but the observed declines in glucocorticoid utilization could
be related to improved … Treatment
of older adult patients diagnosed with rheumatoid
arthritis: Improved but not optimal.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wic-outcomes-nutrition-protocol-amended.pdf
October 01, 2020 - quality
of the evidence.4 The 2012 review4 found evidence that WIC participation was associated with
improved … the food package and
was designed to address weaknesses in the package for breastfeeding promotion, improved … breastfeeding support and support of and referral to other services, which are thought to lead to
improved
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/outcomes-nutrition/protocol
December 01, 2020 - quality of the evidence. 4 The 2012 review 4 found evidence that WIC participation was associated with improved … the food package and was designed to address weaknesses in the package for breastfeeding promotion, improved … , breastfeeding support and support of and referral to other services, which are thought to lead to improved
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cancer-end-of-life-measures-framework/research
May 13, 2010 - However, the structure of care should not be overemphasized, as it leads to improved outcomes only indirectly … through accompanying improved processes in care. … Ideally, evidence should exist that performance can practically be improved; this may be supported by
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cancer-quality-indicator-framework/research
May 13, 2010 - However, the structure of care should not be overemphasized, as it leads to improved outcomes only indirectly … through accompanying improved processes in care. … Ideally, evidence should exist that performance can practically be improved; this may be supported by
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/restless-legs/research-protocol
December 16, 2011 - 1 = not at all ill and 7 = extremely severe ill)
Improvement from baseline (item 2; 1 = very much improved … IRLS<10); 3) More than 50% change in IRLS score from baseline; or 4) percent of patients who are much improved … or very much improved on the CGI scale.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rheumatoid-arthritis-2007_executive.pdf
January 01, 2007 - , 2, or 3 synthetic DMARDs plus No differences in discontinuation
DMARDs (methotrexate, prednisone, improved … One study in
patients with early RA, however, reported improved
DAS scores at 18 months with combination … Two RCTs reported more improved response rates
at 2 years for the combination of sulfasalazine,
methotrexate
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/bipolar-disorder-treatment/research-protocol
June 23, 2014 - Reduction in self-harm
Reduction in suicide
Reduction in suicidal thoughts or self-harming behaviors
Improved … function
Improved social and occupational functioning
Change in disability
Health related quality … substance use disorder
Worsening of condition
Intermediate outcomes:
Treatment response
Improved … Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Clinical Global Improvement Scale) and commonly used items that examine improved
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/nephropathy-contrast-induced/research-protocol
November 12, 2013 - , contrast)
Diagnostic performance (test characteristics)
Clinical benefits of image quality
Improved … morbidity
Improved mortality
Minimization of other imaging tests and procedures
Long-term … outcomes
Mortality in hospital or at 3 or 6 months
Long-term clinical benefits of image quality
Improved … morbidity
Improved mortality
Minimization of other imaging tests
Timing
Short-term:
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disabilities-quality-improvement-outcomes_executive.pdf
October 01, 2012 - Evidence-Based
Practice
Evidence-based Practice
Program
The Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ), through its Evidence-
based Practice Centers (EPCs), sponsors
the development of evidence reports and
technology assessments to assist public-
and private-sector organizations in their
efforts to imp…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/wic-outcomes-nutrition-protocol-amended.pdf
October 01, 2020 - quality
of the evidence.4 The 2012 review4 found evidence that WIC participation was associated with
improved … the food package and
was designed to address weaknesses in the package for breastfeeding promotion, improved … breastfeeding support and support of and referral to other services, which are thought to lead to
improved
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/Evidence%20Summary_0.pdf
November 01, 2021 - However, there was some evidence of improved outcomes in specific
(p)rehabilitation programs, and a
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/joint-replacement-evidence%20-summary.pdf
November 01, 2021 - However, there was some evidence of improved outcomes in specific
(p)rehabilitation programs, and a
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/adhd-future_research.pdf
May 01, 2012 - treatments
for those who either are initiating treatment with psychosocial therapies or who have not improved … treatments for those who either are
initiating treatment with psychosocial therapies or who have not improved … children who received an intervention
maintained improvements in functioning, although they were not improved … These themes included a desire for improved generalizability of study populations and settings,
emphasizing … either are initiating treatment with psychosocial or
F-2
behavioral therapies or who have not improved