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41. Rheumatoid-Arthritis-Medicine Executive (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2012 - Low Greater improvement in health-related quality of life (SF-36 physical component) for leflunomide … Low Greater improvement in functional capacity for leflunomide. … Low; Insufficient Faster improvement in quality of life with etanercept than MTX. … Low In MTX-naïve subjects or those not recently on MTX, greater improvement in functional capacity … Low More rapid improvement in functional capacity by 28 weeks but no differences by 56 weeks.

42. Cer-250-Cannabis-2024-Surv-Rep-Update-Table-E5 (xls file)
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    January 01, 2024 - C Absolute improvement in VAS since initiation (mean [SD]): 8.2 (4.5) vs. 8.7 (5.1) vs. 9.5 (4.9) 6 months … C Absolute improvement in VAS since initiation (mean [SD]): 17.8 (8.2) vs. 16.4 (9.1) vs. 33.1 (20.2) … B Pain intensity index (VAS 0-100 scale) mean relative change (improvement) rates at week 24 83.4% vs … B Physical quality of life (VR12-PCS; NRS 100 scale) mean relative change (improvement) rates at week … Anxiety (DASS-A; NRS21) mean relative change (improvement) rates at week 24 78.4% vs. 52.3%, p<0.001

43. Management of Infantile Hemangioma (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2016 - These clearance rates provide estimates for the expected level of improvement in IH appearance with … other beta-blockers (atenolol or nadolol) Improvement in IH 3 studies (100 subjects) Equivalent … placebo or observation Improvement in IH Network meta-analysis 3 additional studies (188 subjects … observation or placebo Improvement in IH Network meta-analysis Oral steroids more effective … observation Improvement in IH 2 studies (143 subjects) Pulse dye laser more effective NA �

44. Asthma-Provider-Adherence Executive (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2013 - Quality improvement/pay-for-performance interventions are focused on quality improvement initiatives … Quality improvement and pay-for-performance. … Quality improvement and pay-for-performance. … Quality improvement and pay-for-performance. … Impact of a quality improvement program on care and outcomes for children with asthma.

45. Research White Paper: Standardized Library of Depression Outcome Measures (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2020 - Director Director Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement … Improvement Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality … Of note, several outcome measures focus on change over time, such as improvement in depressive symptoms … Clinical Response Improvement in Depressive Symptoms – Remission Patient age 18 or older with a … A-2 OMF CATEGORY OUTCOME MEASURE DEFINITION Clinical Response Improvement in Depressive Symptoms

46. Research White Paper: Standardized Library of Depression Outcome Measures (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2020 - Director Director Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement … Improvement Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality … Of note, several outcome measures focus on change over time, such as improvement in depressive symptoms … Clinical Response Improvement in Depressive Symptoms – Remission Patient age 18 or older with a … A-2 OMF CATEGORY OUTCOME MEASURE DEFINITION Clinical Response Improvement in Depressive Symptoms

47. Systematic Review on Nonopioid Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 2 (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2022 - .* One trial found no improvement with gabapentin on quality of life and activity versus placebo* … pain response versus placebo but no effect on pain improvement in neuropathic pain • SOE: Low, … based on 2 RCTs 1 RCT (n=339) found no difference in pain response or pain improvement with THC … Desipramine versus active placebo short- term No overall improvement in pain with desipramine, … Director Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

48. Psoriatic Arthritis Surveillance Assesment_CER 54_Low (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2013 - Compared with placebo in one fair study, MTX resulted in greater improvement in physician assessment … (INSUFFICIENT) Compared with placebo in one study, leflunomide produced better improvement in health-related … quality of life and statistically significant, but not clinically significant, improvement in functional … in HAQ and SF-36 scores compared with placebo, with 10 mg/kg greatest improvement.8 The Go-REVEAL … Improvement in HAQ disability index was significantly greater with combo tx than with either tx.

49. Evidence-Summary-CER-209-Noninvasive-Nonpharmacological-Treatment-For-Chronic-Pain (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2018 - Mind-Body Practices • Alexander Technique resulted in a slight improvement in function in the short … • Exercise tended toward slightly greater improvement in short-term pain compared with usual care … • CBT was associated with a slight improvement in pain (on a 0-10 scale) compared with usual care … Significantly more participants in the tai chi group also showed clinically meaningful improvement … • Multidisciplinary treatment was associated with a slight improvement in pain compared with usual

50. Cer-250-Cannabis-2025-Surv-Rep-Update-Table-E5 (xls file)
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    January 01, 2025 - C Absolute improvement in VAS since initiation (mean [SD]): 8.2 (4.5) vs. 8.7 (5.1) vs. 9.5 (4.9) 6 months … C Absolute improvement in VAS since initiation (mean [SD]): 17.8 (8.2) vs. 16.4 (9.1) vs. 33.1 (20.2) … B Pain intensity index (VAS 0-100 scale) mean relative change (improvement) rates at week 24 83.4% vs … B Physical quality of life (VR12-PCS; NRS 100 scale) mean relative change (improvement) rates at week … Anxiety (DASS-A; NRS21) mean relative change (improvement) rates at week 24 78.4% vs. 52.3%, p<0.001

51. Slide 1 (ppt file)
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    October 08, 2025 - conflict of interest Provide at least two suggestions for effective evaluation and continuous quality improvement … conflict of interest Provide at least two suggestions for effective evaluation and continuous quality improvement … It is also important to provide an opportunity for meeting evaluation and improvement. * Facilitation … Facilitation skills Identifying stakeholders Preparing stakeholders Managing bias & conflict Continuous improvement …   * Challenge: Continuous Improvement Review processes Encourage feedback Incorporate suggestions

52. Systematic Review on Nonopioid Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 3 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2022 - pain response versus placebo but no effect on pain improvement in neuropathic pain • SOE: Low, … in pain intensity between pregabalin/gabapentin and duloxetine.14,15 New MA for pain improvement … in anxiety or depression scores versus placebo.16 Updated MAs: • Pain improvement (9 RCTs): MD … in pain response with duloxetine • SOE: High based on 4 RCTs Small improvement in function with … Desipramine versus active placebo short- term No overall improvement in pain with desipramine,

53. AHRQ Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC) Program Research Gaps Summary: Pain Management (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2023 - Director Evidence-based Practice Center Program Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement Agency … • Synthetic THC may be associated with moderate improvement in pain severity, no effect on overall … In general, evidence on quality of life was limited and no treatment achieved a large improvement in … • Comprehensive programs were associated with improvement in function in the short term compared … There was no improvement in pain at any time point.

54. Hesse (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2010 - Sharing  medical data  for personal action  and quality improvement 6. … competency o Mutual goal o Diversity Slide 16: Sharing  Medical Data for Personal Action and  Quality Improvement …  deBronkart, e-­‐Patient Dave Slide 17: Sharing  Medical Data for Personal Action and Quality Improvement … public trust resource that should be given back to public o The right data  should spur community  improvement

55. Supplemental Project To Assess the Transparency of Reporting for Strategies To Improve Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2017 - Director Director Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement … Program Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement … Next Steps Implementation, dissemination, and quality improvement studies such as those covered by … Future systematic reviews of implementation, dissemination, and quality improvement should anticipate … Closing the Quality Gap: A Critical Analysis of Quality Improvement Strategies, Vol. 1: Series Overview

56. Module IV- Skills for Successful Engagement (pdf file)
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    October 08, 2025 - of interest § Provide at least two suggestions for effective evaluation and continuous quality improvement … of interest § Provide at least two suggestions for effective evaluation and continuous quality improvement … It is also important to provide an opportunity for meeting evaluation and improvement. … skills § Identifying stakeholders § Preparing stakeholders § Managing bias & conflict § Continuous improvement … Slide 22 Challenge: Continuous Improvement § Review processes § Encourage feedback § Incorporate

57. Disposition of Comments Report for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (pdf file)
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    November 30, 2012 - Evidence on the results of QI strategies to reduce HAI has shown improvement since the 2007 report. … Indeed, audit and feedback of data is integral to any rigorous quality improvement effort that relies … on the science of improvement. … clearly defines what improvement efforts are intended to achieve. … Improvement science emphasizes understanding data over time AND variation.

58. Autism Surveillance (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2012 - Other studies have seen specific improvement in children with PDD- NOS vs. … Home Situations Questionnaire predicted greater improvement, regardless of tx groups. … Parent's showed significant improvement in the CSBQ scale. … In addition, repetitive behavior showed improvement with both risperidone and aripiprazole. … Other studies have seen specific improvement in children with PDD-NOS vs.

59. Making Healthcare Safer IV Rapid Review: Examining the Impact of Implementing High-Reliability Organization Principles on Patient Safety Outcomes (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2025 - o The Falls Management Program30: a set of educational and quality improvement tools to help nursing … The falls management program: A quality improvement initiative for nursing facilities. … Evidence-based Practice Center Division Liaison Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement Agency … Director, General Patient Safety Division Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Agency … Integrating quality improvement into healthcare operations: A system's approach.

60. AHRQ Slide Template 2019-Widescreen
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    January 01, 2023 - Vice President, Health Systems Improvement – AcademyHealth 3 Funding Disclosures This project … Systematic review Hospital mortality 7 of 13 studies showed improvement Adults McGaughey et al. … Systematic review Hospital mortality No improvement Adults Girotra et al. … Primary study Hospital mortality No improvement Adults Winterbottom et al. … Systematic review Incidence of cardiorespiratory arrest No improvement Adults Winterbottom et al.