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241. Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 269: Respectful Maternity Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-269-respectful-maternity-care-summary.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Main Points • Respectful maternity care (RMC) is a well-described, rational approach for improving

242. 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 - Methods Research Report: Developing Consistent and Useful Quality Improvement Study Data Extraction Methods Research Report Developing Consistent and Useful Quality Improvement Study Data Extraction for Health Systems Methods Research Report Developing Consistent and Useful Qu…

243. Diabetes-Behavior-Programs Research-Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/diabetes-behavior-programs_research-protocol.pdf
     June 05, 2014 - percent of the emergency visits were for diabetes ketoacidosis.4 Reducing morbidity and mortality and improving … behavioral, clinical, and health outcomes, b) improving diabetes-related health care utilization, … Improving the management of chronic disease at community health centers. NEJM. 2007;356(9):921-34. … Is glycemic control improving in U.S. adults? Diabetes Care. 2008;31(1):81-6. … Effectiveness of disease-management programs for improving diabetes care: a meta-analysis.

244. Crosscutting-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1412 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/crosscutting-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
     December 01, 2014 - senior-specific EDs by reducing lengths of stay, achieving more appropriate hospital admissions, and improving … patients who prefer propofol.16 However, commenters overall viewed the technology’s potential for improving … medication-adherence data, providers could determine whether their clinical management “should focus upon improving … If the onus of improving patient adherence falls on the provider, staffing needs might increase due … Improving outcomes of elderly patients presenting to the emergency department.

245. Executive Summary - Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Outcomes: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 260 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-260-improved-cancer-outcomes-executive-summary_0.pdf
     May 01, 2023 - Effects of Preoperative Oral Nutritional Supplements on Improving Postoperative Early Enteral Feeding

246. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-IV-surgical-report-cards.pdf
     July 01, 2023 - EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review 1 Evidence-based Practice Center Rapid Response Protocol Project Title: Making Healthcare Safer IV: Use of Report Cards and Outcome Measurements to Improve the Safety of Surgical Care Review Questio…

247. Research White Paper: A Framework To Facilitate the Use of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses in the Design of Primary Research Studies (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/primary-research-design_research.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - ......................................................................... 6 Existing Literature on Improving … process, a final version of the framework was produced. 6 Results Existing Literature on Improving … Most of the current literature on improving the use of SRs in research study design has arisen from … the perspective of statistics, and there have been several proposals for improving the use of meta-analyses … Improving the quality of reports of meta- analyses of randomised controlled trials: the QUOROM statement

248. Crosscutting Hi Impact (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/crosscutting_hi_impact.pdf
     January 01, 2012 -  Key Expert Comments: Experts suggested that this program might be particularly impactful in improving … If the onus of improving patient adherence does fall on the provider, staffing levels might change, … Experts suggested that this program might be particularly impactful in improving health disparities … ED to the pediatric ED, and predicted that the senior-specific ED would be similarly successful in improving … Improving Outcomes of Elderly Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.

249. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/mental-illness-heart_research-protocol.pdf
     April 18, 2012 - In addition, peer and family support interventions are helpful for improving mental health outcomes … medication management) for elevated cardiovascular risk KQs 1–4: • Studies with the primary goal of improving … Methods (Criteria for Inclusion/ Exclusion) KQs 1–4: Studies with the primary goal of improving … psychiatric outcomes KQs 1–4: Studies with the primary goal of improving psychiatric outcomes … Comparative Effectiveness Review Population KQs 1–4: Interventionsa  Studies with the primary goal of improving

250. White Paper_Supplementing Systematic Review Findings With Healthcare System Data: Pilot Projects From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Evidence-based Practice Center Program (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2024 - systematic review was not applicable to hip fracture patients; historic clinical priority has been improving … Improving the Utility of Evidence Synthesis for Decision Makers in the Face of Insufficient Evidence … Improving the utility of evidence synthesis for decision makers in the face of insufficient evidence

251. Making Sure That Evidence Is Understood and Used (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epc-making-sure-evidence-understood.pdf
     July 01, 2020 - Department of Health and Human Services that is charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency

252. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medication-adherence-interventions_research-protocol.pdf
     August 18, 2011 - With Goals of AHRQ’s Closing the Quality Gap Initiative To achieve the goals of quantitatively improving … effectiveness of interventions aimed at patients, providers, systems, and combinations of audiences in improving … medication prescribed by a provider, what is the comparative effectiveness of policy interventions in improving … Efficacy of interventions in improving highly active antiretroviral therapy adherence and HIV-1 RNA

253. Surveillance & Identification of Triggers for Updating Systematic Reviews for the EHC Program (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/head-neck-cancer_surveillance.pdf
     August 01, 2012 - The strength of the body of evidence is moderate for IMRT reducing late xerostomia and improving quality-of-life … This is opposing to the finding of the original CER, where IMRT was better than 3DCRT in improving … The strength of the body of evidence is moderate for IMRT reducing late xerostomia and improving … The strength of the body of evidence is moderate for IMRT reducing late xerostomia and improving quality-of-life

254. Research Protocol: Characteristics of Existing Asthma Self-Management Education Packages (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-education-protocol.pdf
     January 01, 2018 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently introduced a new technical package aimed at improving … Other recent reviews have also suggested the value of AS-ME for improving asthma outcomes7 and quality

255. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hepatitis-c-screening_research-protocol.pdf
     October 20, 2011 - How effective is counseling or immunizations of patients with HCV infection at improving health outcomes … How effective is counseling or immunizations of patients with HCV infection at improving intermediate

256. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 260: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-260-improved-cancer-outcomes-disposition-comments.pdf
     May 22, 2023 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 260: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report Title: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes Draft report available for public comment…

257. Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 253: Maternal and Child Outcomes Associated With the Special Supplemental Nutritional Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-253-maternal-child-outcomes-wic-executive-summary.pdf
     April 01, 2022 - For federal and state policy makers, the review summarizes current evidence on the role of WIC in improving

258. Disposition of Comments for CER 170 Cultural Competence Health Disparities (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cultural-competence_disposition-comments.pdf
     January 01, 2020 - Disparities Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Improving … Improving Cultural Competence To Reduce Health Disparities. … : "The work of developing definitions for cultural competence as well as effective solutions for improving … : "The work of developing definitions for cultural competence as well as effective solutions for improving … I hope this review inspires the field to pursue the goal improving the cultural competence of healthcare

259. Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Strategies to Improve Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-mental-health_research-protocol.pdf
     September 01, 2016 - Improving attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment outcomes through use of a collaborative

260. Cancer Quality-ASSIST Supportive Oncology Quality Indicator Set: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity Testing (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cancer-quality-indicator-testing_research.pdf
     April 01, 2010 - Although measuring the quality of symptom management and end-of-life care could help provide a basis for improving … nursing notes was reliable for pain indicators.19 Electronic medical records (EMRs) hold promise for improving … Improving comfort and communication in the ICU: a practical new tool for palliative care performance