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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vitamin-d-calcium_research-protocol.pdf
September 13, 2013 - Studies that include broad populations might
include some individuals with diseases or who are at risk … Studies that include a broad population that might include some people with diseases of
concern—for … For upper limit
(adverse event [AE]) outcomes, we will include any adverse effects of high intake in … Items to be assessed include eligibility criteria and
sampling of the study population, blinding of … cancer outcomes, the additional criteria include
diagnostic ascertainment.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-207-ptsd-disposition-comments.pdf
May 17, 2018 - We did not include any high risk of bias studies in our
meta analyses or SOE gradings. … Peer Reviewer 1 Methods Why did this SR not include sensitivity analyses like the
2013 SR? … We did not include Cronbach’s alpha as a measure of
reliability. … We only include studies that included
information to calculate an effect size. … Peer Reviewer 3 Discussion This decision to include partial PTSD is quirky and
unnecessary.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cognitive-decline_research-protocol.pdf
March 22, 2016 - Specific etiologies of neurocognitive
disorders include Alzheimer’s disease and many other less common … Nonmodifiable risk factors include
age, sex, race/ethnicity, and family history. … Modifiable risk or protective factors may
include diet, physical activity, education and intellectual … We will include a Key Question (KQ)
examining the association between the intermediate and the onset … We will include studies designed to address the
effect of improving sleep on cognitive decline.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bladder-cancer-non-muscle-invasive_research-protocol.pdf
July 21, 2014 - term follow up.4 The most common risk factor for bladder
cancer is smoking, though other risk factors include … These include the stage of the cancer, tumor grade, whether the tumor
is an initial tumor or a recurrence … :
• Any duration of follow-up
Settings
Include:
• Inpatient settings
• Outpatient settings … Information that will be abstracted that is
relevant for assessing applicability will include the number … “Low risk of bias” studies include clear
descriptions of the population, setting, interventions, and
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/field-triage-glascow_research-protocol.pdf
February 25, 2016 - trained emergency personnel, including physicians and
nurses.4,20,23 Data on ease of use or usability include … mGCS using a cutoff score of ≤5 to indicate
persons who require high level trauma care, but will include … • KQ 3: Randomized trials; if few studies then also include cohort and case-
control studies … If there is insufficient head-to-head evidence, we will also include studies
that evaluate either the … For Key Questions 1, 2 and 4, we will include studies that report head to head
comparisons of the mGCS
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dementia-agitation-aggression_research-protocol.pdf
November 13, 2014 - Examples of general behavioral measurement
instruments include the NPI (and its variants NPI-C, NPI-Q … Prospective studies must include
a comparator and appropriate methods to correct for selection bias. … Studies specifically addressing treatment harms may also include retrospective
cohort studies. … Systematic reviews must include risk of bias assessment with validated tools. … Relevant grey literature resources include trial registries and funded
research databases.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/hypertensive-disorders-pregnancy-protocol-amendment.pdf
April 20, 2022 - pregnancy (HDP) affect up to 10 percent of pregnancies, and
encompass a spectrum of disorders that include … For Key Question 2, we will include comparative studies of postpartum pharmacological
treatments for … effectiveness RCTs (e.g., placebo-controlled) to include indirect comparisons
of alternative MgSO4 … In extraction and
summary of NRCSs, we will preferentially include adjusted over crude analyses. … Other factors may include the age and geographic
location of the study.
V. References
1.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/mmm-draft-protocol-amendment.pdf
February 02, 2022 - Our scope does not include assessing the effectiveness of interventions aimed at
improving maternal … Include biological, social, and environmental
factors from the individual, family/family
structure, … Outcomes Individual studies must include at least one medical or healthcare-related outcome. … We include the proposed search strategy for
Medline (via Ovid) in Appendix A. … Individual studies must include at least
one maternal medical or healthcare-
related outcome.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0713-140625.pdf
January 07, 2014 - Lower urinary tract
symptoms (LUTS) is a term that has been used to refer to symptoms that include frequency … by interfering with daily activities and normal sleep patterns.
§ Common medications for LUTS/BPH include … combinations.
§ Common diagnostic strategies for LUTS patients with a predominant complaint of nocturia include
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/trauma-child-interventions_disposition-comments.pdf
February 11, 2013 - The tables below include the responses by the authors of the review to each comment that
was submitted … This
would include more careful consideration of why the intervention used for child
maltreatment or … In such instance, the key
decisions/questions would include: 1) “Is there evidence enough to support … Also,
information from any study that reports on these factors is important to
include. … There were
several other studies with low n’s that we
did not include.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/insulin-blood-sugar-2010_research-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2010 - †Maternal outcomes include cesarean section rates.
Figure 1. … o Acceptable diagnoses will include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. … Interventions We will include studies that evaluate CSII and rt-CGM. … For all other outcomes, we will
include only randomized controlled trials. … We will include studies that were conducted in an outpatient setting.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/presentations-future_research.pdf
April 01, 2012 - The FRN should be presented in tiers rather than as a
numerical ranking and should include a clear … Examples include:
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline. … Basic principles include:
Rationale for prioritization if possible. … May include criteria used (burden,
feasibility, impact).
Organize by PICOTS. … Include any research design considerations or comments if relevant.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-topic-refinement_methods.pdf
January 01, 2013 - and
include multiple outcomes and settings; it may present challenges for research feasibility. … They may also include timing and setting (TS). … e.g., “Adolescents” will include ages 13-19 years … , “Adolescents” will include ages 13-19 years … Include mention of
Peds 30 measure
in the AF.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/effect-dietary-digestible-disposition-comments_0.pdf
March 03, 2025 - We strongly encourage an update of this scientific review to
include studies examining low-carbohydrate … updating the inclusion and
exclusion criteria for this review as follows:1) Revise the
protocols to include … research
focused on these endpoints.2) Amend the Intervention
inclusion criteria in both protocols to include … We did not identify
eligible studies with lower
carbohydrate intake levels to include
in the review … We strongly encourage an update
of this scientific review to include studies examining low-
carbohydrate
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/methods-guide-inclusion-nonrandomized-studies.pdf
September 01, 2022 - • In deciding whether to include NRSIs, consider the balance between improved utility to
end-users … The chapter focuses on considerations for decisions to include or exclude NRSIs in
SRs. … These interrelated considerations include:
1. … Therefore, reviewer teams should include a mix of
methodologic and content-specific expertise. … Explain the potential implications of the decision to include or exclude NRSIs.
9.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/methods-guide-inclusion-nonrandomized-studies.pdf
September 01, 2022 - • In deciding whether to include NRSIs, consider the balance between improved utility to
end-users … The chapter focuses on considerations for decisions to include or exclude NRSIs in
SRs. … These interrelated considerations include:
1. … Therefore, reviewer teams should include a mix of
methodologic and content-specific expertise. … Explain the potential implications of the decision to include or exclude NRSIs.
9.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs4-failure-rescue-protocol-amendment.pdf
September 19, 2023 - Studies to be included here will need to include efferent
limb information and not focus solely on … • Intervention does not include an in-
hospital team of responders. … Information will be organized according to the review questions, and will include author, year,
study … Inclusion and
Exclusion
Criteria
We will exclude
primary studies that
do not include
hospital … Adjustments include being as speci...
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hip-fracture-pain_consumer.pdf
May 01, 2011 - Some of these include:
Acetaminophen. … Common side effects of opioid analgesics include:
� Nausea, vomiting, and constipation. … Some of the common side effects of NSAIDs include:
� Dizziness.
� Nausea.
� Diarrhea. … These other
treatments include:
� Nerve blocks.
� Traction.
� Acupressure.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-applicability.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Lack of clarity in the key questions can hinder decisions about which studies to include and which to … These issues include patient populations, management strategies, time effects, and secular trends. … Challenges include heterogeneous populations and study designs plus data that is not adjusted for key … A decision to include material that was initially excluded according to agreed upon criteria would be … Final reviews should include a description of test use in usual practice and how the included studies
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-applicability.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Lack of clarity in the key questions can hinder decisions about which studies to include and which to … These issues include patient populations, management strategies, time effects, and secular trends. … Challenges include heterogeneous populations and study designs plus data that is not adjusted for key … A decision to include material that was initially excluded according to agreed upon criteria would be … Final reviews should include a description of test use in usual practice and how the included studies