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  1. Florida Final Report

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/FL4AHRQProjectFinalReportMar2010_v2.jsp
    July 01, 2016 - used statistical tests to identify the subset of clinical laboratory test result specifications that improved … combined with the Present on Admission indicator and administrative inpatient data, can be used to improved … They then employed statistical tests to identify the subset of clinical laboratory test results that improved … team agreed with the overall philosophical approach of prior research that used laboratory values for improved

  2. Fl4Ahrqprojectfinalreportmar2010 V2 (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/FL4AHRQProjectFinalReportMar2010_v2.pdf
    March 01, 2010 - used statistical tests to identify the subset of clinical laboratory test result specifications that improved … combined with the Present on Admission indicator and administrative inpatient data, can be used to improved … They then employed statistical tests to identify the subset of clinical laboratory test results that improved … team agreed with the overall philosophical approach of prior research that used laboratory values for improved

  3. Hepatitis-C-Screening Executive (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hepatitis-c-screening_executive.pdf
    November 01, 2012 - that screening is accurate in identifying people with HCV infection and that antiviral treatments improved … the effects of screening or antiviral treatments on health outcomes and on the association between improved … the higher prevalence of HCV infection in higher risk populations, acceptance of the link between improved … intermediate outcomes following antiviral treatments and improved clinical outcomes, and presumed

  4. Methods Research Report: Developing Consistent and Useful Quality Improvement Study Data Extraction (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/developing-consistent-useful-quality-improvement.pdf
    September 01, 2020 - However, the final revision was not significantly improved over revision one (p=0.14). … refined the instructions about how to extract data for the criteria the first time, we dramatically improved … explicitly looking at the consistency of data extraction of quality improvement studies and how it can be improved … refined the instructions about how to extract data for the criteria the first time, we dramatically improved

  5. Crosscutting-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1506 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/crosscutting-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
    June 01, 2015 - Although propofol may be preferred because of improved patient experience and faster recovery times … Training focuses on a walking program, breathing exercises, smoking cessation, improved nutrition, … impact on patient health outcomes is unclear, the experts noted, because of a lack of data supporting improved … They assumed that improved adherence improves health but also noted that other options (e.g., directly

  6. Final Progress Report: Racial and Ethnic Variations in Medical Interactions (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/ashton-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - The identified problems, however, are remediable and can lead to improved health outcomes. … Of note, patients within the video-watching group improved their walking speed. … the most vulnerable patient groups as regards trust and (b) help address challenges to establishing improved … indicating that patients’ communication efficacy, as measured from pre-intervention to post-intervention, improved

  7. Ratio of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans to Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-196-fullreport.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - usually be the preferred modality instead of CT because MRI does not use radiation and tends to have improved … 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

  8. Continuity of Insurance: Duration of First Observed Enrollment (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-156-fullreport.pdf
    June 01, 2018 - Improved measurement of insurance coverage continuity in the Medicaid and CHIP population is needed … 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

  9. Continuity of Insurance: Coverage Presumed Ineligible (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/duration/chipra-155-fullreport.pdf
    September 01, 2018 - Improved measurement of insurance coverage continuity in the Medicaid and CHIP population is needed … 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

  10. Tobacco Use and Help With Quitting Among Adolescents (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/preventive/chipra-0090-fullreport.pdf
    July 25, 2016 - Measure Categories CHIPRA legislation requires that measures in the initial and improved core set, … evidence exists for the relationship between immunizing a child or adolescent (process of care) and improved … Our testing shows that changes in the implementation of EHR capabilities, improved methods for searching … Department of Health and Human Services accept the measure for the 2014 and/or 2015 Improved Core Measure

  11. The Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support Learning Network: Improving the Dissemination of PCOR in Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/u18hs024849-blumenfeld-final-report-2020.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - characterized the CDS life cycle and CDS ecosystem, advanced a widely adopted definition for PCCDS, improved … Recommend ways to overcome barriers and catalyze opportunities for PCOR-based CDS to promote improved … Our completion of phase two of the website enabled improved functioning of governance bodies, distribution … Over time, we developed a set of best practices that improved the collaborative yield from our committees

  12. Final Evidence Summary: Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/hepatitis-c-screening
    March 02, 2020 - increased likelihood of sustained virologic response (SVR) and an association between achieving an SVR and improved … An SVR after antiviral therapy was associated with improved clinical outcomes compared with no SVR. … the prior USPSTF review, there was a consistent association between SVR after antiviral therapy and improved … An SVR after antiviral therapy was associated with improved clinical outcomes compared with no SVR.

  13. Enhancing Patient Matching in Support of Operational Health Information Exchange - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r01hs023808-grannis-final-report-2023.pdf
    January 01, 2023 - Handling missing data using the missing at random method significantly improved match accuracy, particularly … Improved algorithms and enhanced matching data can decrease data fragmentation and improve matching … Middle Name X X Gender X Date of Birth X Address X City X State X Zip Code X Telephone X (c) Improved … strongly recommend incorporating methods for accommodating missing data into match processes needing improved

  14. Evidence Summary: Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/speech-and-language-delay-and-disorders-in-children-age-5-and-younger-screening
    January 23, 2024 - Group parent training programs for speech delay that provided at least 11 parental training sessions improved … disorder suggested that group training interventions offering at least 11 parent training sessions improved … identified with stuttering, the Lidcombe Program of Early Stuttering Intervention delivered by SLPs improved … advertisements School-based (tier 1) interventions 2 Cluster RCTs (n = 339) 46 , 48 Both found improved

  15. Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum Module 5: Special Considerations When Working With Safety Net Practices (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-5-working-with-safety-net-practices.pdf
    September 01, 2015 - population management to provide outreach to patients overdue for chronic or preventive services, improved … The percentage of patients with diabetes who set goals has improved from 28 to 46% and continues to … clinic staff, to mention a few of the many steps required). 12 Clinica has created, tested, improved … In contrast with most organizations that bonus only providers for improved performance, Clinica gave

  16. Tx-For-Localized-Prostate-Cancer Surveillanceassesment 20120614 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
    May 01, 2012 - subjects. 1 new RCT (Warde) compared the addition of EBRT to ADT and found that this combination improved … Laparoscopic RP had longer operative time but lower blood loss and improved wound healing compared … >8 Overall survival 7 years The addition of radiation therapy to androgen deprivation therapy improved … Laparoscopic RP had longer operative time but lower blood loss and improved wound healing compared

  17. Clinical Decision Support Systems: State of the Art (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/09-0069-EF_1.pdf
    June 01, 2009 - Hospital, provider efficiency Care plans to minimize length of stay, order sets Cost reductions and improved … controlled trial of the impact of CDS on use of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis, mortality was improved … providers.7,9 In addition, there have been funding and policy initiatives that are likely to lead to both improved … and improved patient safety: a study of 98 hospitals in Florida. J Healthc Manag 2007 17.

  18. Tx-For-Localized-Prostate-Cancer Surveillanceassesment 20120614 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
    May 01, 2012 - subjects. 1 new RCT (Warde) compared the addition of EBRT to ADT and found that this combination improved … Laparoscopic RP had longer operative time but lower blood loss and improved wound healing compared … >8 Overall survival 7 years The addition of radiation therapy to androgen deprivation therapy improved … Laparoscopic RP had longer operative time but lower blood loss and improved wound healing compared

  19. Improving Communication and Teamwork in the Surgical Environment

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/ambulatory-surgery/sections/sustainability/training-tools/training-tools-slideset.pptx
    May 01, 2017 - What happened to the system as we improved the outcome and process measures?

  20. Improving Provider Communication to Improve Transitions in Patient Care | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/ambulatory-safety-and-quality-program/improving-provider-communication-improve-transitions-patient-care
    January 01, 2023 - Improving Provider Communication to Improve Transitions in Patient Care Your browser does not support inline frames. Please go to http://youtu.be/YGeVGXXK3ao to view the video. Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Ciemins (Grant No. R18 HS017864) [6 min., 03 sec.] The Depart Process system, wh…
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