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7461. Primary-Care-Based-Efforts (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/primary-care-based-efforts.pdf
      March 01, 2019 - However, all three studies reported improved post-discharge primary care contact. … • All three studies reported improved post-discharge primary care contact as a result of telephone … studies demonstrated other outcomes important to patient care—most notably identification of needs and improved … management program for high-cost, medically complex patients with chronic conditions demonstrated improved … Although they found improved physician-patient communication among patients who received the intervention

7462. Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bundled-payments-quality-effects_disposition-comments.pdf
      August 24, 2012 - We have improved the resolution of the figure. … effort to make the change would probably not be worth it, UNLESS there was clear evidence that bundling IMPROVED … If the cost reduction evidence was reasonably convincing and quality was convincingly IMPROVED, then … results with respect to quality are inconsistent, offering no clear evidence of either worsened or improved … The report could be improved in a more general way by describing the connection of bundled payments

7463. Infectious Disease Including HIV/AIDS #09 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/infectious-disease-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
      December 22, 2014 - Nevertheless, the Xpert MTB/RIF test could replace other PCR methods of detection and provide an improved … otherwise unable to tolerate IFN-containing regimens and need new IFN-free treatment options with improved … Clinical cure of HCV infection is associated with improved patient health outcomes, the experts stated … might entice more patients to seek HCV testing and treatment, some experts thought.72,77,84,88,90,93 Improved … Nevertheless, the Xpert MTB/RIF test could replace other PCR detection methods and provide an improved

7464. Building Implementation Toolsets for E-Prescribing (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/ahrq-rand_e-rxtoolset_020312comp.pdf
      December 01, 2011 - tests with physician practices and pharmacies revealed several ways in which particular tools could be improved … How could it be improved? - Did you use the goals poster? - If yes, how helpful was it? … How could it be improved? - If no, why not? How did you communicate the goals to the practice? … - How could it be improved? … How could it be improved? - What criteria did you consider/are you considering?

7465. Primarycareeffortstoreducereadmissions-Envscan (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/PrimaryCareEffortsToReduceReadmissions-envscan.pdf
      March 01, 2020 - However, all three studies reported improved post-discharge primary care contact. … • All three studies reported improved post-discharge primary care contact as a result of telephone … studies demonstrated other outcomes important to patient care—most notably identification of needs and improved … management program for high-cost, medically complex patients with chronic conditions demonstrated improved … Although they found improved physician-patient communication among patients who received the intervention

7466. Archived: Evidence Summary: Obesity in Adults: Screening and Counseling, 2003 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      December 15, 2003 - Weight reduction improved blood pressure, lipids, and glucose metabolism and decreased diabetes incidence … We found mixed evidence for improved glucose tolerance with sibutramine-induced weight loss. 32 , 33 … , 84 , 86 , 87 , 105 Orlistat generally, 90 , 96 , 106-109 but not always, 110 improved glucose parameters … Although RCT evidence for long-term improved health with weight loss is limited, weight loss-associated … Weight loss, weight maintenance, and improved cardiovascular risk factors after 2 years treatment with

7467. Template for Reports Developed (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/c-difficile-future_research.pdf
      October 26, 2012 - vancomycin versus metronidazole: One RCT examined a prespecified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; Improved … vancomycin versus metronidazole: One RCT examined a prespecified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; Improved … metronidazole Insufficient One RCT examined a prespecified subgroup of 69 subjects with severe CDI; Improved … different patient education strategies to increase awareness of CDI 0 0 How can reporting of CDI be improved … Since more CDI are occurring in the community then before, how can patient education be improved to

7468. Breast-Cancer-Imaging Technical-Brief (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/breast-cancer-imaging_technical-brief.pdf
      October 01, 2014 - to $1,114 for PET/CT,4,5 underscoring the need to understand whether more expensive tests result in improved … studies evaluating specific sites of breast cancer metastases pertained to the bone, demonstrating improved … An area of improved communication with patients and providers, therefore, would be to increase stakeholder … Hopefully in the next 10-15 years these tests will have improved so much that they will drastically … Improved treatment of the breast and supraclavicular fossa based on a simple geometrical principle.

7469. Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
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      July 13, 2021 - In the UK Prospective Diabetes Study, health outcomes were improved with intensive glucose control … For overweight persons, intensive glucose control with metformin improved health outcomes at the 10- … Lifestyle interventions were also associated with improved intermediate outcomes, such as reduced weight … For persons with recently diagnosed (not screen-detected) diabetes, interventions improved health outcomes … For persons with recently diagnosed (not screen-detected) diabetes, interventions improved health out

7470. Strategies to Improve Patient Safety: Draft Report to Congress for Public Comment and Review by the National Academy of Medicine (pdf file)
      pso.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/strategies-to-improve-patient-safety_draft-report.pdf
      December 21, 2021 - AHRQ uses the term ‘‘surveillance’’ in this context to refer to the improved detection of events and … Fundamental Safety Principles and Concepts Many strategies and practices that have successfully improved … conditions; the role of labeling, packaging, and distribution of medications in patient safety; and improved … AHRQ Quality and Safety Review System (QSRS): improved patient safety monitoring. https://www.ahrq.gov … They noted the possibility that staff learning about standard definitions and best practices improved

7471. HCUP_methods_series_cover.ai (pdf file)
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/methods/2005_02.pdf
      January 01, 2005 - Participants emphasized the need for improved E code reporting and unique or innovative data elements … Third, participants emphasized the need for improved E code reporting. … This effort should lead to improved collection and use of E codes in the future. … The industry expert group anticipates improved CPT/HCPCS coding as hospitals respond to the introduction … answer: SEDD Partners Other HCUP Partners Non-HCUP Experts 21 Would data completeness be improved

7472. Building State Cooperatives for Healthcare Improvement: Meeting Summary (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications2/files/building-state-cooperatives-meeting-summary.pdf
      September 26, 2024 - Process Capacity Questionnaire) post-intervention as compared to baseline • Practice capacity was improved … opportunity for women and families of color, and almost 25 years advocating for better healthcare access and improved

7473. untitled (pdf file)
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      January 03, 2017 - Treatment with either CPAP or MADs improved ESS scores by ap- proximately 2 points, and trials evaluating … Other comments suggested that a num- ber of key studies were omitted that link OSA treatment to improved

7474. S58 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s58.pdf
      October 01, 2007 - AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS An essential foundation for policy development and quality improvement is improved … host of questions that are critically important to better-informed therapeutic decision making and improved

7475. Survey of Medicare Part D Plans’ Medication Therapy Management Programs (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medication-therapy-management-1_research-2007.pdf
      January 01, 2007 - Many studies have been published demonstrating improved outcomes with polypharmacy clinics,5, 10, 27 … adherence to therapy in some conditions, where more complex and holistic practices appear to have improved

7476. The Medication Metronome Project - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs018648-atlas-final-report-2014.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - Among respondents, 30% indicated that Medication Metronome improved their ability to provide timely … We hypothesized that improved, non-­‐visit based laboratory monitoring would lead to more timely medication

7477. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 264_Social and Structural Determinants of Maternal Morbidy and Mortality: An Evidence Map (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-264-maternal-morbidity-mortality-disposition-comments.pdf
      December 21, 2023 - risk factors, and public health has opportunity to seek this data and by engaging primary care in improved … Continuous fetal monitoring is usually ordered, which has been long known to provide no improved outcome

7478. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pepticulcer_hi_impact.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - week followup period, the authors reported. 9 In a larger study of 54 patients with UC, patients improved … with conditions that put them at risk for SBS to lead longer lives, providing a greater need for improved

7479. Individualized Drug Interaction Alerts - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs023826-malone-final-report-2017.pdf
      January 01, 2017 - However, the promise of improved outcomes remains unfulfilled because there is an excessive volume of … The authors acknowledged that stating the elevated risk for each patient might have improved adherence

7480. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pulmonary_hi_impact.pdf
      April 01, 2012 - in Patients with G551D-CFTR Mutation  Key Facts: Current therapies for cystic fibrosis (CF) have improved … cystic fibrosis in patients with G551D-CFTR mutation Current therapies for cystic fibrosis (CF) have improved