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  1. Research Findings #23: Trends in Children's Antibiotic Use: 1996 to 2001

    meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/rf23/rf23.shtml
    March 01, 2005 - Overall use decreased steadily as health status improved. … The number of antibiotic prescriptions declined as health status improved in both time periods.

  2. Chronic-Cough Executive (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/chronic-cough_executive.pdf
    March 01, 2014 - By restricting inclusion to trials of patients with unexplained or refractory cough, we improved the … and as such the evidence base suffers from age because of advances in clinical trial methodology, improved

  3. Evidence Summary: Falls Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/falls-prevention-community-dwelling-older-adults-interventions
    June 04, 2024 - A post-hospital home exercise program improved mobility but increased falls in older people: a randomised … A combined physical activity and fall prevention intervention improved mobility-related goal attainment

  4. Evidence Summary: Ovarian Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/ovarian-cancer-screening
    February 13, 2018 - screening with CA-125 testing 2 RCTs (n = 173,858) Screening with CA-125 did not result in improved … algorithm Annual TVU examination 1 RCT (n = 151,922) TVU screening did not result in improved

  5. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Safety of Older Adults Residing in Nursing Homes | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-and-safety-older-adults
    April 10, 2024 - In international studies, easing visitor restrictions has shown positive effects in terms of improved … Identify best practices for improved care delivery and responsiveness to the needs of all NH residents

  6. Recommendation: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-screening
    June 11, 2019 - Diagnosis and initiation of treatment of HIV infection at the earliest stage possible is associated with improved … Improved obstetric outcomes and few maternal toxicities are associated with antiretroviral therapy, including

  7. Breast Abnormalities Update Surveillance Assessment_CER 47_Low (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-abnormalities-tests-update_surveillance.pdf
    September 01, 2012 - Conclusion from SCEPC then, such as the development of double-phase imaging, may explain the improved … technology and techniques since then, such as the development of double-phase imaging, may explain the improved

  8. From Emergency to Community: Implementing a Social Needs Assessment and Referral Infrastructure using Health Information Technology - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs026505-wallace-final-report-2020.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - In contrast, patients wished for improved understanding of unmet needs, but were universally concerned … Changes made to the screening process between 04/2020 and 09/2020 have improved 211 referral rates by

  9. Phenylketonuria Executive (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/phenylketonuria_executive.pdf
    February 01, 2012 - tolerance • Reduction in Phe variability 4 Long-Term Treatment Outcomes Individuals With PKU: • Improved … individuals responsive to BH4, as did three case series.57,59,61 In all five studies, Phe tolerance improved

  10. Radiation Therapy for Bone Metastases (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/rt-bone-metatases-final-protocol-amendment.pdf
    August 10, 2022 - Pain relief, improved quality of life, reduction in analgesic requirements, and stabilization or enhancement … Advances in three-dimensional imaging, computerization and use of linear accelerators or cyclotrons have improved

  11. Appendix K Rapid Evidence Review Treatments for Clostridium difficile Colitis (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/clinical-pathway-methods-report-appendix-k.pdf
    February 01, 2018 - colonic lavage followed by antegrade vancomycin flushes is an alternative approach that may lead to improved … colonic lavage followed by antegrade vancomycin flushes is an alternative approach that may lead to improved

  12. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cancer-anemia-update_research-protocol.pdf
    June 16, 2010 - agreed in substance, noting that the FDA stated there is insufficient evidence to support claims of improved … Randomized controlled trials examining this hypothesis have generated conflicting evidence including improved

  13. AHRQ CEDAR Final Project Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/cedar-year1-final-report.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - , including: o Seven clinicians reported an increase of the quantity and six clinicians reported improved … All four FAIR facets (findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability) improved when the

  14. Grading_didactic_faculty_approved (ppt file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/grading.ppt
    January 01, 2013 - Imprecise 4 (95% CI –8 to +1) 14 (28,400) Cohort/Fair Consistent Direct Precise 5 (95% CI 8 to 2) Improved … magnitude of effect and strength of evidence grade for two outcomes: severe diarrhea (moderate SOE) and improved

  15. Disposition of Comments for Treatment Strategies for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
    May 29, 2013 - 70% of the study cohort), initial randomization to open bypass was associated with significantly improved … inclusion of the subgroup analysis from the BASIL trial that patients who survive more than 2 years have improved

  16. Single-arm studies in comparative effectiveness reviews (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/single-group-studies_white-paper.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - For example, more recently diagnosed patients may have milder manifestations of a condition due to improved … about the strength of an unmeasured confounder, such as a putative secular trend associated with improved

  17. Evaluation and Integration of an Automatic Fall Prediction System - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r21hs018205-kearns-final-report-2012.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - coinciding MTS tortuosity measures allowing tortuosity to be a proxy for SGB assessments while yielding improved … Stated another way, the overall purpose was to determine if changes in path tortuosity prior to a fall improved

  18. Towards Effective and Efficient Health Information Technology Adoption in Home Care - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r03hs022352-koru-final-report-2014.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - acceptance, process and quality improvement. 1 PURPOSE The triple aims, higher quality of care, improved … In addition, Roger’s model has been refined and improved over a longer time period in different domains

  19. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ptsd-adult-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
    December 20, 2011 - comorbid medical or psychiatric conditions (e.g., depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms); remission; improved … plans/attempts, and substance use, abuse, or dependence) ○ Remission (no longer having symptoms) ○ Improved

  20. Automating Assessment of Obesity Care Quality - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r18hs018157-hazlehurst-final-report-2013.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - Loss Although losing weight is clearly challenging, methods for helping people lose weight have improved … key aspect of this promise is comprehensive capture of patient-specific clinical data, which enables improved
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