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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mrsa-screening-2010_disposition-comments.pdf
January 01, 2010 - , rather than to the decolonization intervention. … aureus SSI after a screening/decolonization intervention? … better or more accurate than
studies that reported low intervention fidelity. … Intervention C involved surveillance for
MRSA in hospital units that had transmission, as Intervention … (D) may not be
as effective as the unit level intervention (C).
1.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/omega-3-maternity_executive.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Therefore,
it is of interest to systematically compare results across
different exposure/intervention … – How does the duration of the intervention or
exposure influence the effect of n-3 FA on the
outcomes … For trials that had groups with the same
intervention but with varying doses, we averaged the
outcome … One RCT examined
the effects of a postnatal maternal n-3 FA intervention
and found higher body mass … This observation would seem to
suggest that the apparent lack of effect of the intervention
on the
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/09_infectiousdisease_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - ES-3
Hepatitis C Virus Infection Intervention ..................................................... … Experts expected clinicians to accept the intervention due to the
minimal training required and the … Experts were concerned that some patients might not accept the intervention because of a
perceived … However, experts noted that early trials have shown that this intervention would not protect
everyone … Clinical Pathway at Point of This Intervention
According to CDC, once CDI is confirmed in patients,
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/child-growth-development-outcomes-protocol.pdf
August 19, 2024 - How are these associations affected by intervention/exposure characteristics (for
example, the ratio … How are these associations affected by intervention/exposure characteristics (for
example, the ratio … Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria by Population, Intervention, Comparator,
Outcome, Timing, Setting/Study … For
nonrandomized studies of intervention (NRSI), these criteria will include methods of study
subject … Based on this prioritized list, the SOE for exposure/intervention-outcome pairs
within each KQ will
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-updates_methods.pdf
July 01, 2011 - How To Update CERs
If new studies are published, new harms have emerged, a new more effective intervention … The identification of evidence on the
same intervention, comparator, and outcome as specified in a … the comparator
the outcome
Modify KQ with respect to a new PICO
element (population, intervention … When incorporating
evidence on a new intervention, outcome or subpopulation group, we suggest adding … Does the inclusion of grey literature
influence estimates of intervention
effectiveness reported
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/assessing-quality.ppt
January 01, 2010 - Did investigators have control over allocation and timing of the intervention? … Did investigators concurrently measure intervention and exposure status for intervention and comparison … Did investigators concurrently measure outcomes for intervention and comparison groups? … Evaluating non-randomised intervention studies. Health Technol Assess 2003;7(27):iii-x, 1-173. … Evaluating non-randomised intervention studies. Health Technol Assess 2003;7(27):iii-x,1-173.
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March 01, 2012 - x x x x x
Did the study maintain fidelity to the intervention protocol? … Evaluating non-randomised intervention
studies. Health Technol Assess
2003;7(27):iii-x, 1-173. … • Does the report provide numerical data by intervention group? … • Is there a plausible biological mechanism linking the intervention to the adverse event? … Evaluating non-randomised intervention
studies. Health Technol Assess
2003;7(27):iii-x, 1-173.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
June 01, 2015 - They agreed on the potential of this intervention to reduce the burden of frequent
injections and to … Most experts opined that both
clinicians and patients would be likely to accept this intervention. … Experts generally agreed that both patients and clinicians would adopt this intervention. … Key Expert Comments: Overall, experts commenting on this intervention opined that this
intervention … Most experts agreed that this intervention is not likely to affect health disparities.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/patient-centered-medical-home_executive.pdf
July 01, 2012 - Further,
we developed an operational definition of a comprehensive
PCMH intervention that is based … KQ 4: PCMH intervention should meet the above
definition; however, because descriptions of ongoing … studies were often sparse, we accepted the designation
of “medical home” as meeting our intervention … For published
studies, we created an overview table of basic study
characteristics, an intervention … table giving details of the
intervention, and a summary table of implementation
strategies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hemorrhage-postpartum_disposition-comments.pdf
April 28, 2015 - We also defined
success of an intervention as control
of bleeding without need for further
procedures … I recommend changing the phrase
“first second line intervention”. “First second”? … and thus reported only
those harms reported as due to the
intervention in the studies meeting
our … Peer reviewer #1 Results Does this intervention [Page 66. cluster randomized
trial] really test the … Peer reviewer #3 Results Page 24-46 Also time limitations to proceed to the next
intervention will
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August 01, 2013 - Analytic framework
of intervention: pharmacological or food supplement,
medical/surgical, sound technology … •
•
•
Treatment/Intervention
Medical/surgical
interventions
Sound treatment/
technologies … If future interventions
were to require more of this type of psychological
intervention, there would … Intervention
• Explain the dosing rationale for off-label medications. … An evaluation of two types of cognitive
intervention in the management of chronic tinnitus.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gastric-cancers-protocol-amended.pdf
February 07, 2025 - is not well specified
(e.g., study reports intervention as
“adjuvant chemotherapy” without
describing … (including type and extent of
endoscopic or surgical resection), intervention and comparator details … factors such as intervention dose and frequency, and whether
outcomes are the same or address the same … In addition to comparing
broader intervention categories, we will also compare specific regimens to … This data includes the intervention by subgroup interaction term derived from a regression model
or
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-topic-refinement_methods.pdf
January 01, 2013 - [Insert]
Adverse effects of intervention(s)
1. … o Is it important to know how well an intervention works? Or just that it works? … Comparators
• Placebo or active control; usual care; other intervention. … [Insert]
Adverse effects of intervention(s)
1. … Remove as a
intervention, and
include as a
comparator
Intervention: DMARDs This change reflects
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/tonsillectomy_research-protocol.pdf
February 10, 2016 - We revised the KQs and population, intervention, comparator, outcome, timing, and
setting … Population, intervention, comparator, outcome characteristics*
KQ Population Intervention … Thus, we will use separate meta-analytic
models for each type of intervention. … Specifically, we will determine the population, intervention,
comparator, and setting in … each study and develop an overview of these elements for
each intervention category.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/trauma-interventions-maltreatment-child_research-protocol.pdf
January 12, 2012 - A preliminary search of the peer-reviewed literature germane to this topic
(i.e., intervention studies … Clinical interventions include specifically defined intervention or treatment
components and may also … In KQ 3, the terms used to describe types of intervention characteristics have
also been modified to … Intervention characteristics may include:
a. … Population, intervention, comparators, outcomes, timing, and setting (PICOTS)
Domain Description
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February 01, 2013 - Reviewer chooses to include only
Class III and IV heart failure and finds
that the intervention is … Intervention
Intervention
described as
anticoagulants
Reviewer must make the decision on
which … Reviewer includes only placebo or no
treatment groups and concludes that
the intervention is effective … Intervention and Comparators
Although the Key Questions may frame the interventions in broad terms such … Grading the Strength of a Body
of Evidence When Comparing Medical
Intervention.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/venous-ulcers-treatment-future_research.pdf
January 01, 2014 - • Intervention: The targeted intervention includes available enzymatic debriding agents. … • Intervention: The intervention of interest here is laser ablation of superficial veins. … • Intervention: The intervention of interest here is ligation of incompetent perforators
or incompetent … • Intervention: The intervention of interest is sclerotherapy of incompetent superficial
veins or … That is, please enter in the “Intervention” column one specific intervention that should be tested first
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/care-adults-down-syndrome-protocol.pdf
July 09, 2024 - Population, intervention, comparator, outcome, timing, setting (PICOTS)
PICOTS KQ1 KQ2
Population Adults … For all conditions, compared with
usual care or alternative
intervention for treatment. … Outcome Benefits: accurate diagnosis, time to
diagnosis or intervention/treatment
Health and quality … Timing KQ1: There are no restrictions on timing of the intervention,
the timing of the outcome or the … characteristics (e.g., setting, intervention duration, intervention follow up), and
outcome measures
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/coronary-artery-stenting_executive.pdf
February 01, 2013 - Percutaneous
coronary intervention (PCI) with stent
deployment is currently the most
commonly performed … During evaluation of the presence/extent of CAD and
the potential necessity of coronary intervention … During evaluation of the presence/extent of CAD and
the potential need for coronary intervention? … ‡Clinically-driven repeat percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary bypass grafting. … Fractional flow
reserve versus angiography for guiding percutaneous
coronary intervention.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/aggression_research-protocol.pdf
October 05, 2015 - The focus of the peer-based intervention was to build trust and confidence in the patient
and engage … intervention!
techniques)!targeted!to!reduce!the!likelihood!
of!aggressive!behavior,!such!as:! … intervention!
designed!to!decrease!the!likelihood!of!
aggression!and/or!the!use!of!seclusion! … intervention, physical restraint, patient isolation, and psychotropic medications. … Search ("Crisis Intervention"[Majr] OR "Restraint, Physical"[Majr] OR "Patient 8464!