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6661. Communication of Weight Classification for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-241-bmi-communication-full-report.pdf
      February 01, 2020 - In fact, the very diagnosis of obesity is associated with improved obesity management (Perrin, et al … Use of color- 10 coded BMI charts in some clinics has led to improved reports of BMI discussion, … Measure Categories CHIPRA legislation requires that measures in the initial and improved core set, taken … evidence exists for the relationship between immunizing a child or adolescent (process of care) and improved … Department of Health and Human Services accept the measure for the 2014 and/or 2015 Improved Core Measure

6662. CHIPRA Measure 240: Parent Report of Discussion of Weight Concerns for Child (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-240-bmi-parent-full-report.pdf
      February 01, 2020 - In fact, the very diagnosis of obesity is associated with improved obesity management (Perrin, et al … Use of color-coded BMI charts in some clinics has led to improved reports of BMI discussion (Perrin, … Measure Categories CHIPRA legislation requires that measures in the initial and improved core set, taken … evidence exists for the relationship between immunizing a child or adolescent (process of care) and improved … Department of Health and Human Services accept the measure for the 2014 and/or 2015 Improved Core Measure

6663. Disposition of Comments for CER 165 Fecal Incontinence (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/fecal-incontinence_disposition-comments.pdf
      March 21, 2016 - In addition, improvement in FI without improvement in UI, may not result in improved patient satisfaction … The finding could suggests that those who improved in both groups may have been on the lower end of … plausible that those with high FI frequency (28+ episodes per 2 wks.) in the sham group would have improved … The research section is clear but whether it will be translated into new and improved research only … think the authors did an excellent job in pointing out the ways in which study methodology should be improved

6664. Cerebral-Palsy-Feeding Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cerebral-palsy-feeding_executive.pdf
      March 01, 2013 - intermediate or surrogate outcomes resulting from these interventions can include a change in growth status, improved … .44,45 The study, reported in two publications rated as fair quality on the PEDro scale, reported improved … over the year following gastrostomy.52 Two studies reported on QOL measures; in one,51 parental QOL improved … In the RCT, GER improved in both groups, with the Nissen fundoplication group having a significant … The degree to which improved changes are considered target outcomes by families is not well established

6665. Peripheral-Artery-Disease-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_executive.pdf
      May 01, 2013 - observational study, 127 patients Inconclusive evidence due to imprecision, with 1 study reporting that MWT improved … observational study, 127 patients Inconclusive evidence due to imprecision, with 1 study reporting that COT improved … In the single RCT of CLI patients, the use of autologous vein was associated with improved outcomes … For KQ 2, our review found that exercise training improved functional measures for walking distance … Vascular Surgery working groups, and Peripheral Academic Research Consortium, are currently working on improved

6666. Making Healthcare Safer IV Rapid Review: Engaging Family Caregivers With Structured Communication for Safe Care Transitions (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/engaging-caregivers-rapid-review.pdf
      April 01, 2024 - In residential treatment facility discharges, we found PSPs improved caregiver satisfaction (low strength … Evidence Summary 3.1 Benefits and Harms • Structured communication with family caregivers improved … We found Low strength of evidence that PSPs in residential treatment care transitions improved caregiver … Relevant PSPs improved parent caregiver satisfaction in residential treatment discharge transitions … Using video discharge instructions as an adjunct to standard written instructions improved caregivers

6667. Chronic-Urinary-Retention Research (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/chronic-urinary-retention_research.pdf
      September 01, 2014 - Improved understanding of the natural history of CUR would provide context. … by 20 points whereas the catheter patients mean score improved by 12 points. … The mean IPSS score improved by three points in the botulinum group, but the placebo group improved … In another study of a similar comparison, the botulinum group improved their IPSS mean score by 13 points … Hindley et al. found that the botulinum group improved by one point, but the placebo group remained

6668. INTRODUCTION TO THE HCUP NATIONAL INPATIENT SAMPLE (NIS), 2013
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/NIS_Introduction_2013.jsp
      January 01, 2013 - Finalizing the New Design Enlisted HCUP Partner Support Removed Long–Term Acute Care Hospitals Improved … It delivers improved accuracy more consistently across diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) compared with … Improved estimates of the total number of discharges in the universe used to derive sample weights by … Return to Introduction Improved Estimates of the Total Number of Discharges in the Universe Historically … all discharges from a sample of hospitals to drawing a sample of discharges from all hospitals improved

6669. INTRODUCTION TO THE HCUP NATIONAL INPATIENT SAMPLE (NIS), 2012
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/NIS_Introduction_2012.jsp
      January 01, 2012 - Finalizing the New Design Enlisted HCUP Partner Support Removed Long–Term Acute Care Hospitals Improved … It delivers improved accuracy more consistently across diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) compared with … Improved estimates of the total number of discharges in the universe used to derive sample weights by … Return to Introduction Improved Estimates of the Total Number of Discharges in the Universe … all discharges from a sample of hospitals to drawing a sample of discharges from all hospitals improved

6670. Behavioral Counseling to Promote a Healthy Diet and Physical Activity for CVD Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/-97QgoUF_rpQSy-9yM9KCx
      November 24, 2020 - Regardless, there is observational evidence linking lower levels of CVD risk factors as well as improved … Improved tests for a random effects meta-regression with a single covariate. … Improved carbohydrate metabolism after physical training and dietary intervention in individuals with … Can multiple lifestyle behaviours be improved in people with familial hypercholesterolemia? … A lifestyle program for treated hypertensives improved health-related behaviors and cardiovascular risk

6671. CARDIOVASCULAR (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cardiovascular-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
      December 01, 2014 - Investigators reported that device implantation was associated with reduced MR and improved NYHA functional … class, translating into improved 6-minute walk test distance. … Investigators found that device implantation was associated with reduced MR and improved NYHA functional … class, translating into improved 6- minute walk test distance. … Improved functional status and quality of life in prohibitive surgical risk patients with degenerative

6672. Disposition of Comments for CER 176 Management of Gout (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gout-management-disposition-160721.pdf
      March 15, 2016 - adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … This section would be greatly improved if the studies were actually organized and characterized with

6673. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
      January 01, 2016 - Additionally, several experts noted that the high cost of an APDS could be offset somewhat by improved … adherence to treatment plans for recommended insulin dosages and improved health outcomes. … Weight loss failed to correlate with several measures of improved glucose homeostasis, consistent with … C-peptide responses to glucose increased substantially, suggesting improved β-cell function. … The authors reported the following results:132 Overall, VA [visual acuity] improved ≥3 lines in 16.8%

6674. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49475/psn-pdf
      March 01, 2005 - The subdural was urgently evacuated, and the patient improved after a prolonged period of rehabilitation

6675. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49819/psn-pdf
      February 01, 2018 - of potential barriers, and teamwork, it is possible to achieve transformational change as well as improved

6676. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49663/psn-pdf
      September 01, 2012 - He was given intravenous (IV) diuretics and improved over the first 4 days in the hospital.

6677. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49677/psn-pdf
      February 01, 2013 - Pre-Courses (which we have been coordinating since 2008) tell us that familiarity with ultrasound has improved

6678. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Facilitator Training | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/impguide.html
      July 01, 2017 - The Facilitator emphasized the importance of research that suggests that improved prevention care can

6679. Prevehosp-Implementation-Ig (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/prevehosp-implementation-ig.pdf
      June 02, 2025 - o The Facilitator emphasized the importance of research that suggests that improved prevention care

6680. Resources for Addressing Disparities and Improving Quality – NHQDR Data Tools
      datatools.ahrq.gov/nhqdr/resources-addressing-disparities-and-improving-quality/
      January 01, 2022 - Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports (2010) Provides recommendations on how the NHQDR can be improved