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7181. Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-13121.pdf
      December 05, 2013 - Two-level disc replacement was also reported as providing improved range of motion, which might reduce … Additional clinical 5 evidence of improved outcomes and reduced costs of care could increase … However, these costs could be offset by improved surgical outcomes, reduced complications, shorter … However, these demands could be offset by the many of same factors that could reduce costs—improved

7182. Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
      June 01, 2013 - Two-level disc replacement was also reported as providing improved range of motion, which might reduce … Additional clinical 5 evidence of improved outcomes and reduced costs of care could increase … However, these costs could be offset by improved surgical outcomes, reduced complications and length … However, these demands could be offset by improved surgical outcomes, reduced patient stays and complications

7183. PREGNANCY, INCLUDING PRETERM BIRTH #12 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/12_pregnancy_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - Researchers reported that the prenatal surgery significantly improved the composite score for mental … development and motor function at 30 months and improved several secondary outcomes, including hindbrain … further mitigating complications of myelomeningocele is needed to provide this patient population with improved … Recent study results reported in 2011 provided evidence that suggests that this intervention shows improved

7184. Person-Centered Care Planning for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions (PCCP4P): Rapid Scan Report (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/mcc/pccp4p/human-social-service-rapid-scan-report.pdf
      May 01, 2025 - However, future replication might be more sustainable and foster better collaboration if it involved improved … I think that you're going to need a lot of additional models such as the GUIDE (Guiding an Improved … Guiding an improved dementia experience: request for application. Baltimore, MD: 2023. 12. … to learn more about how well you feel your approach to person-center care planning might be further improved

7185. Follow-up Visits for Children Who Are Obese or Overweight with a Weight-Related Comorbidity: Report (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0242-fullreport.pdf
      February 01, 2020 - The very diagnosis of obesity is associated with improved obesity management (Patel, Madsen, Maselli … 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

7186. Disposition of Comments for Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: An Update of a 2008 Systematic Review (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_disposition-comments.pdf
      December 16, 2014 - scores reported in PIVOT and not provided here 6) Data do not support statement that outcomes are improved … The points are clearly presented but the analysis can be improved. Thank you. … 21703711, etc). it would also be advisable to highlight that such risk assessment tools are likely to be improved … Suggested key questions might be: is there evidence of improved outcomes with radical treatment of very-low

7187. Head-Neck-Cancer-Update Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/head-neck-cancer-update_executive.pdf
      December 01, 2014 - The use of IMRT was the only variable associated with improved QOL (p <0.01). … finding of CER No. 20 was that late xerostomia was reduced and QOL domains related to xerostomia were improved … Intensity-modulated radiotherapy for sinonasal cancer: improved outcome compared to conventional radiotherapy … Intensity-modulated radiotherapy is associated with improved global quality of life among long-term

7188. AHRQ Subcommittee of the National Advisory Council on Healthcare Quality Measurement: Executive Summary (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/about/organization/nac/snac-executive-summary.pdf
      October 19, 2021 - Data for Measurement The SNAC discussed the need for new and improved data sources for quality measurement … For PRO measures, AHRQ should also support research to understand what PROs are associated with improved … based in Washington D.C., representing employers and other purchasers of health care calling for improved … goal of AHRQ's research is "measurable improvements in healthcare in America, gauged in terms of improved

7189. Peripheral-Artery-Disease-Treatment Research-Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
      January 31, 2013 - month outcome data.31 In this cohort of patients with aortoiliac disease, supervised exercise therapy improved … While improved clinical outcomes have been reported with angioplasty and stenting when compared to … Further, more recent smaller trials have now demonstrated improved outcomes with revascularization with … Is intermittent claudication improved by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty?

7190. Asthma-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asthma-treatment_executive.pdf
      May 01, 2011 - /or adverse events Pulmonary function tests (e.g., FEV1% predicted, FVC% predicted, PEF, MV) ● Improved … symptoms (e.g., cough, wheezing, dyspnea) ● Improved health-related quality of life (general and … /or asthma-specific) ● Improved “asthma control” ● Reduced quick-relief medications ● Reduced long-term … -based trials improved pulmonary function outcomes,32,33 despite the positive effects on other outcomes

7191. Implementing a Breast Reconstruction Decision Support Tool in Diverse Practice Settings | Digital Healthcare Research
      digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/implementing-breast-reconstruction-decision-support-tool-diverse-practice
      January 01, 2024 - Implementing a Breast Reconstruction Decision Support Tool in Diverse Practice Settings Project Final Report ( PDF , 830.66 KB) Disclaimer Disclaimer The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessa…

7192. Evaluation and Research on Antimicrobial Stewardship's Effect on Clostridium difficile (ERASE C. difficile) Project: toolkit (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/cdifftoolkit.pdf
      September 01, 2012 - Showing that improved patient outcomes bring about cost savings. … Your facility may choose to estimate cost savings realized through improved patient outcomes associated … Ability to formally track outcomes System in place to alert ID pharmacists of target patients Improved … data collection and review system Improved medical records system (conversion to electronic or … Do we have a description of how improved patient outcomes bring about cost savings?

7193. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/recombinant-factor-viia_disposition-comments.pdf
      June 01, 2010 - important to note that despite the common sense assumption that cessation of bleeding would lead to improved … described to have benefited significantly from rFVIIa treatment both in hemorrhage cessation and improved … recognize that the ability of rFVIIa to produce cessation of bleeding does not necessarily equate with improved … The forest plots in the Report have been improved by including additional information on these plots … is critical that physicians not equate the ability of rFVIIa to produce cessation of bleeding with improved

7194. Disposition of Comments for CER 211: Drug Therapy for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review Update (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-211-rheumatoid-arthritis-disposition-comments.pdf
      December 20, 2018 - Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response Peer Reviewer #1 Abstract Abstract, line 36: “improved … disease activity” – not exactly improved disease activity, improved disease control? … We agree and have made the change to ‘improved disease control’. … The IMPROVED study (≤ 2 years) 16. Lan et al., 2017 (not specified) 17. … We also reviewed the results and noted 2 studies (IMPROVED and SWEFOT) were not in our tables at the

7195. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Colorectal Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary4/colorectal-cancer-screening-2008
      October 15, 2008 - However, when new tests offer tradeoffs between desirable and undesirable attributes (for example, improved … choice of positive cutoff values would allow programs to determine the appropriate tradeoff between improved … The tradeoffs from improved sensitivity with reduced specificity in a screening program of repeated testing … test performance of the precommercial version of a multitarget fecal DNA test (PreGen Plus) showed improved … Modeling can help determine tradeoffs in fecal tests with improved sensitivity but reduced specificity

7196. Lexicon for Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration: Concepts and Definitions Developed by Expert Consensus (pdf file)
      integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Lexicon.pdf
      January 01, 2020 - and chemical dependency are core components of practice—functions needed to enhance total health and improved … Establish and support relapse prevention plans when patients are substantially improved. … For underserved populations it may also be necessary to look at figures such as improved engagement, … Establish and support relapse prevention plans when patients are substantially improved. B. … The goal is health and quality care, improved patient experience, and better use of healthcare resources

7197. Calibrate Dx: A Resource to Improve Diagnostic Decisions (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications2/files/calibrate-dx-guide.pdf
      October 01, 2022 - help you identify the information you need to evaluate your diagnostic decision making and facilitate improved … might note specific aspects of the diagnostic process that went especially well, those that could be improved

7198. Perceived factors associated with sustained improvement following participation in a multicenter quality improvement collaborative. | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perceived-factors-associated-sustained-improvement-following-participation-multicenter
      November 20, 2019 - Study Perceived factors associated with sustained improvement following participation in a multicenter quality improvement collaborative. Citation Text: Stone S, Lee HC, Sharek PJ. Perceived Factors Associated with Sustained Improvement Following Participation in a Multicenter Quality Im…

7199. Practice Improvement Network, a program of the Quality Improvement Innovation Networks | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/communities/pbrn/registry/practice-improvement-network-program-quality-improvement-innovation-networks.html
      August 16, 2013 - Practice Improvement Network, a program of the Quality Improvement Innovation Networks Status: Inactive Registered Date: August 16, 2013 PBRN Acronym: PIN PBRN Type: Pediatric Network (at least 75% are pediatricians or specialize in child health) Network Category: Establish…

7200. Introducing the New AHRQ WebM&M and AHRQ Patient Safety Network (PSNet) | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/introducing-new-ahrq-webmm-and-ahrq-patient-safety-network-psnet
      April 01, 2005 - .( 1 ) The report led to many calls for action, including increased reporting of medical errors and improved