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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-quality-through-decision-support-evidence-based-pharmacotherapy-5
January 01, 2023 - Development and evaluation of an improved methodology for assessing adherence to evidence-based drug … Development and evaluation of an improved methodology for assessing adherence to evidence-based drug
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-missing-data-analysis-distributed-research-networks/citation/use
January 01, 2023 - Use of linked databases for improved confounding control: Considerations for potential selection bias … Use of linked databases for improved confounding control: Considerations for potential selection bias
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201537.html
January 01, 2016 - Studies
January 2016
Patient safety problems decreased dramatically and operating room procedures improved … months of the program's implementation, while average procedure times and on-time surgery starts also improved … surgeries that involved potential or actual patient safety issues, the urology surgical team also saw:
Improved … Improved on-time start rates by 20.9 percent.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/changing-operating-room-culture-implementation-postoperative-debrief-and-improved-safety
December 03, 2014 - Changing operating room culture: implementation of a postoperative debrief and improved … Changing Operating Room Culture: Implementation of a Postoperative Debrief and Improved Safety Culture … This pre–post study found that safety culture , as measured by the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire , improved … Changing Operating Room Culture: Implementation of a Postoperative Debrief and Improved Safety Culture … September 21, 2022
Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates of preventable harm with
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/procedural-timeout-compliance-improved-real-time-clinical-decision-support
October 11, 2017 - Study
Procedural timeout compliance is improved with real-time clinical decision … Procedural Timeout Compliance Is Improved With Real-Time Clinical Decision Support. … Adherence to key elements of the safety checklist improved after the flight board was implemented. … Procedural Timeout Compliance Is Improved With Real-Time Clinical Decision Support. … November 16, 2022
Does training with human patient simulation translate to improved patient
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/crew-resource-management-improved-perception-patient-safety-operating-room
April 27, 2010 - Study
Crew resource management improved perception of patient safety in the operating … Crew resource management improved perception of patient safety in the operating room. … A teamwork training intervention based on aviation crew resource management principles improved safety … Crew resource management improved perception of patient safety in the operating room. … December 22, 2010
The efficacy of medical team training: improved team performance and
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptfamilyscan/ptfamilyex1-text.html
July 01, 2018 - individual behaviors
Around patient and family engagement in safety and quality
Anticipated outcomes:
Improved … Improved provider-patient partnerships.
Improved quality of care/patient safety. … Improved patient experiences of care.
More efficient use of resources. … Improved provider satisfaction.
Improved patient outcomes/health.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/postoperative-adverse-events-inconsistently-improved-world-health-organization-surgical
March 29, 2023 - Review
Classic
Postoperative adverse events inconsistently improved … Postoperative adverse events inconsistently improved by the World Health Organization surgical safety … incongruous—in several studies, postoperative complications did not decrease, but postoperative mortality improved … Postoperative adverse events inconsistently improved by the World Health Organization surgical safety
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part3-nqs.html
March 01, 2016 - Quality Measures
QUALITY: Through 2013, most measures of health care quality for Blacks improved … Quality of care for Blacks:
Improved for 59% (106 of 179) of the measures. … Improved for 72% (13 of 18) of Person-Centered Care measures and did not change for 28% (5 of 18). … Improved for 63% (12 of 19) of Care Coordination measures and did not change for 21% (4 of 19). … Improved for 58% (37 of 64) of Healthy Living measures and did not change for 36% (23 of 64).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/care-pathway.pdf
June 02, 2025 - /dietary
management
Bladder
training
Pelvic floor
exercises
(self)
Healthy
lifestyle
changes
Improved … (less
leakage)
Not
improved
(same/more
leakage)
Continue &
reiterate
behavioral
practices
Step … (less
leakage)
Not
improved
(same/more
leakage)
Continue PFPT
or device
option
Refer to
specialist … Consider if referral to specialist is needed
Improved
(less leakage,
urgency, or
frequency)
Not improved … (same/more
leakage,
urgency, or
frequency)
Not improved
(same/more
leakage,
urgency, or
frequency
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-260-improved-cancer-outcomes-disposition-comments.pdf
May 22, 2023 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 260: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved … Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report
Title: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved … Nutrition as
Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes. … https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/improved-cancer-outcomes/research
Source: https: … https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/improved-cancer-outcomes/research
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hospital-adoption-information-technologies-and-improved-patient-safety-study-98-hospitals
May 11, 2014 - Study
Hospital adoption of information technologies and improved patient safety: … Citation Text:
Hospital adoption of information technologies and improved patient safety: a study of … Hospitals with mature clinical information systems demonstrated improved performance on AHRQ's Patient … Cite
Citation
Citation Text:
Hospital adoption of information technologies and improved
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/toolkit/contentcalls/business_case-slides/The-Business-Case-for-CUSP-Jan-17-2012-508.ppt
January 01, 2012 - Connecting the Dots
(From Fewer Infections to More Profit)
Improved
Profits
Controlled
Costs
Increased … Connecting the Dots
(From Fewer Infections to More Profit)
Improved
Profits
Controlled
Costs
Increased … Connecting the Dots
(From Fewer Infections to More Profit)
Improved
Profits
Controlled
Costs
Increased … Connecting the Dots
(From Fewer Infections to More Profit)
Improved
Profits
Controlled
Costs
Increased … Connecting the Dots
(From Fewer Infections to More Profit)
Improved
Profits
Controlled
Costs
Increased
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improved-operating-room-teamwork-safety-prep-rural-community-hospitals-experience
September 05, 2009 - Study
Improved operating room teamwork via SAFETY prep: a rural community hospital's … Improved operating room teamwork via SAFETY prep: a rural community hospital's experience. … A preoperative time out improved teamwork and efficiency in a rural hospital. … Improved operating room teamwork via SAFETY prep: a rural community hospital's experience.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improved-prophylaxis-and-decreased-rates-preventable-harm-use-mandatory-computerized-clinical
June 21, 2016 - Study
Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates of preventable harm with the use of … Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates of preventable harm with the use of a mandatory computerized … A mandatory computerized clinical decision support tool improved deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis … Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates of preventable harm with the use of a mandatory computerized
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-dx-stewardship7.html
August 01, 2024 - However, what also needs to be determined is if diagnostic stewardship activities are leading to improved … diagnosis, improved safety, or reduction of diagnostic error. … Third, outcomes could be reviewed to determine whether diagnostic stewardship interventions improved
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nqsleverfactsheet.pdf
May 01, 2014 - National Quality Strategy: Using Levers to Achieve Improved Health and Health Care
National Quality … Strategy: Using Levers to
Achieve Improved Health and Health Care
About the National Quality Strategy
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73363/psn-pdf
June 09, 2021 - Shift-to-shift nursing handover interventions associated
with improved inpatient outcomes - falls, pressure … shift nursing handover interventions associated with improved inpatient
outcomes—falls, pressure injuries … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/shift-shift-nursing-handover-interventions-associated-improved-inpatient … This review aimed to identify which nursing handover interventions result in improved
patient outcomes … and using
a structured approach, such as Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) improved
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improved-outcomes-fewer-cesarean-deliveries-and-reduced-litigation-results-new-paradigm
November 27, 2012 - Commentary
Improved outcomes, fewer cesarean deliveries, and reduced litigation: … Improved outcomes, fewer cesarean deliveries, and reduced litigation: results of a new paradigm in patient … This article describes how one large, private health care system improved the safety of obstetric practice … Improved outcomes, fewer cesarean deliveries, and reduced litigation: results of a new paradigm in patient
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37798/psn-pdf
May 21, 2019 - Improved outcomes, fewer cesarean deliveries, and
reduced litigation: results of a new paradigm in patient … Improved outcomes, fewer cesarean deliveries, and reduced
litigation: results of a new paradigm in patient … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improved-outcomes-fewer-cesarean-deliveries-and-reduced-litigation-results … -
new-paradigm
This article describes how one large, private health care system improved the safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improved-outcomes-fewer-cesarean-deliveries-and-reduced-litigation-results-new-paradigm