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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1512.pdf
December 01, 2015 - Obesity
AHRQ Healthcare Horizon Scanning System – Potential
High-Impact Interventions Report
Priority Area 10: Obesity
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/clinical-diagnoses-and-autopsy-findings-discrepancies-critically-ill-patients
March 09, 2022 - Study
Clinical diagnoses and autopsy findings: discrepancies in critically ill patients.
Citation Text:
Tejerina E, Esteban A, Fernández-Segoviano P, et al. Clinical diagnoses and autopsy findings: discrepancies in critically ill patients*. Crit Care Med. 2012;40(3):842-6. doi:10.1097/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identification-hospital-complications-claims-data-it-valid
June 13, 2011 - Study
Classic
Identification of in-hospital complications from claims data. Is it valid?
Citation Text:
Lawthers AG, McCarthy EP, Davis RB, et al. Identification of in-hospital complications from claims data. Is it valid? Med Care. 2000;38(8):785-95.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessing-system-thinking-senior-pharmacy-students-using-innovative-horror-room-simulation
May 01, 2004 - Study
Assessing system thinking in senior pharmacy students using the innovative "Horror Room" simulation setting: a cross-sectional survey of a non-technical skill.
Citation Text:
Aljuffali LA, Almalag HM, Alnaim L. Assessing system thinking in senior pharmacy students using the innovat…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-feedback-safety-improvement-primary-care-results-feasibility-study
December 02, 2020 - Study
Patient feedback for safety improvement in primary care: results from a feasibility study.
Citation Text:
Hernan AL, Giles SJ, Beks H, et al. Patient feedback for safety improvement in primary care: results from a feasibility study. BMJ Open. 2020;10(6):e037887. doi:10.1136/bmjopen…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-risks-and-workflow-implications-associated-nursing-related-free-text-communication
February 17, 2021 - Study
Safety risks and workflow implications associated with nursing-related free-text communication orders.
Citation Text:
Staes CJ, Yusuf S, Hambly M, et al. Safety risks and workflow implications associated with nursing-related free-text communication orders. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 20…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/preventing-potential-patient-harm-through-clinical-content-interventions-during-oncology
October 30, 2024 - Study
Preventing potential patient harm through clinical content interventions during oncology clinical trial implementation.
Citation Text:
Loo VC, Kim S, Johnson LM, et al. Preventing potential patient harm through clinical content interventions during oncology clinical trial implement…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/global-comparators-project-international-comparison-30-day-hospital-mortality-day-week
May 04, 2016 - Study
The Global Comparators project: international comparison of 30-day in-hospital mortality by day of the week.
Citation Text:
Ruiz M, Bottle A, Aylin PP. The Global Comparators project: international comparison of 30-day in-hospital mortality by day of the week. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015;24…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/publications/search.html?page=10
March 01, 2016 - Search Publications
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February 01, 2015 - Search Publications
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)'s publications offer practical information to help a variety of health care organizations, providers, and others make care safer in all health care settings. 121 - 130 of 191 Publications displayed
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/syphilis-infection-pregnant-persons
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Syphilis Infection During Pregnancy: Screening
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/202202.html
February 01, 2022 - Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections
Search All Impact Case Studies
February 2022
Using AHRQ's Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program ( CUSP ), Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has reduced the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream …
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-meaningful-access-internet-health-information-older-adults
January 01, 2023 - Improving Meaningful Access of Internet Health Information for Older Adults
Project Final Report ( PDF , 439.18 KB) Disclaimer
Disclaimer
The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the author(s), who are responsible for its content, and do not necessarily repres…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssiapn.html
April 01, 2018 - Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Appendix N. Surgeon Focus Group Guide
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Table of Contents
Improving the Measurement of Surgical Site Infection Risk Stratification/Outcome Detection
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Admin…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisCellulitis
· Relatively sudden onset of redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin1-3
· Nonpurulent: no evidence of abscess/phlegmon; most cases caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci (usually group A strep but also B, C, G) that are sucepti…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T2-Antibiotic_Use_Tracking_Sheet_Final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
Toolkit 2. Monitor and Sustain Stewardship
Tool 2. Antibiotic Use Tracking Sheet [11x17 format]
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0206-table8.pdf
April 21, 2015 - Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with Atraumatic Headache: Table 8
Table 8: Evidence Regarding Overuse of Computed Tomography Imaging for Atraumatic Headache
in Children
TYPE OF
EVIDENCE
KEY FINDINGS
LEVEL OF
EVIDENCE
(USPSTF
RANKING*)
CITATION(S)
Appropria…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0232-table2.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Hypertension Screening for Children Who Are Overweight or Obese: Table 2
Table 2: Evidence for Hypertension Screening for Children Who are Overweight or Obese
Type of Evidence
Key Findings
Level of
Evidence
(USPSTF
Ranking*)
Citations
Expert
recommendation
Hypertension is a risk factor for car…
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/facguide3/apc.html
August 01, 2022 - Gap Analysis Facilitator's Guide: Appendix C
Gap Analysis Structured Interview Guide
To produce more consistently useful results, use structured interview questions. The facilitator should review the questions in advance to determine which questions are appropriate for each focus group session. It may help to…
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/situation/tools/step.html
June 01, 2023 - Tool: STEP
STEP is a mnemonic tool that can help individuals monitor critical elements of a situation and the overall environment. It is suitable for use by teams supporting acutely ill patients in a hospital (e.g., an ICU patient the team hopes to wean off a ventilator as quickly as possible), for teams in lon…