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241. 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-nursing-staff-shortages.pdf
     October 01, 2024 - addressed in previous MHS reports, although the MHS II report found moderate strength of evidence on improving

242. 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

243. Stakeholder-Engagement-Benefits White-Paper (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/stakeholder-engagement-benefits_white-paper.pdf
     March 01, 2014 - Several general benefits were articulated, including refining the scope and improving the quality of … Improving Relevance KIs from all perspectives suggested that a primary motivation for engaging stakeholders … Improving relevance 5. Enhancing quality 6. … “Patient engagement appears to enhance the quality of research (e.g., improving enrollment rates in … Cites points for consideration from INHATA, including improving HTA products, increased visibility

244. 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

245. 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…

246. 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.

247. 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.

248. 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

249. 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

250. 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.

251. 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)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pilot-projects-supplementing-white-paper.pdf
     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

252. 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

253. 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

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. Research Protocol: Care Interventions for PeopleWith Dementia (PWD) and Their Caregivers (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pwd-care-interventions-protocol.pdf
     February 22, 2019 - KQ3: For people with dementia (PWD), what are the benefits and harms for care interventions aimed at improving … informal and/or formal PWD Caregivers, what are the benefits and harms for care interventions aimed at improving … Caregiver-therapist e-mail support • Educational and peer-support website • Bereavement support • Improving … , and/or informal caregivers • Training for CNAs, home health aides, and/or informal caregivers • Improving

257. 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

258. 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

259. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 241_Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord Injury (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-241-physical-activity-wheelchair-evidence-summary-updated.pdf
     October 01, 2021 - Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 241_Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, and Spinal Cord Injury Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 241 Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Scle…

260. 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