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401. final Fibromyalgia CER protocol_3-31-14 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/fibromyalgia_research-protocol.pdf
     April 03, 2014 - subgroups identified by baseline characteristics, demographics or comorbid medical and mental health issues … Outcomes measurement issues inherent in the psychometric properties of the questionnaires used to measure … hypotheses, if the interaction test suggest a low likelihood of chance explanation, among other contextual issues … and to foster consistency with the risk-of-bias instrument for randomized controlled trials.53 Bias issues … information to the EPC to identify literature search strategies and recommend approaches to specific issues

402. Quantitative Synthesis: Chapter 4. Quantifying, Testing, and Exploring Statistical Heterogeneity (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-presentation-quantitative-synthesis-chapter-4.pdf
     July 01, 2019 - , e.g., Egger’s test.9 ► These should only be used in meta-analyses with ≥10 studies due to power issues … dependent (increases as study precision increases). • I2 is calculated based on Q or 𝜏𝜏2, so any issues

403. Standardized Library of Lung Cancer Outcome Measures (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/white-paper-lung-cancer.pdf
     August 01, 2021 - reports, AHRQ supports empiric research by the EPCs to help understand or improve complex methodologic issues … In addition to the issues related to PROs, some challenges were encountered in translating the text

404. Disposition of Comments for Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 240: Treatments for Acute Pain: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-240-acute-pain-revised-comments.pdf
     December 29, 2020 - Why are you trying to push Nsaids when the public has been warned about the stomach and heart issues … No one grows up wanting to have these issues. … The applicability issues are important for interpreting the evidence and understanding to whom it … The applicability issues are addressed in the Discussion section of the report. … The applicability issues are addressed in the Discussion section of the report.

405. Future Research Needs for Noncyclic Chronic Pelvic Pain Therapies for Women (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pelvic-pain-therapies-future_research.pdf
     January 01, 2015 - This report builds on the research needs and methodologic issues identified in the comparative evidence … stakeholders rated 63 research needs related to etiology, diagnosis, treatment and methodological issues … diagnostic criteria, etiology, iatrogenic pain, impact and resource utilization, and methodologic issues … Stakeholders were asked to comment on the list of research gaps from the CER and discuss research issues … We also highlight methodologic challenges and issues specific to each research need that may encumber

406. Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1-3: Screening, Monitoring, and Treatment (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/kidney-disease-medicine_disposition-comments.pdf
     August 01, 2012 - results is sufficient for a researcher to see that careful consideration was given to all of the issues … In general very well organized and comprehensive; this could qualify as a reference tomb for issues … One of the issues to consider here is whether patients in trials were treated to goals (e.g. blood … They also clarify few of the clinical issues faced in daily practice. … We have spent considerable time critically evaluating the many issues raised in the NKF review, both

407. Disposition of Comments Report for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/stroke-atrial-fibrillation_disposition-comments.pdf
     August 23, 2013 - We have added information regarding these issues to the “Detailed Synthesis” sections of KQ 2. … Similarly I did not find mention of current issues surrounding reversal of warfarin. … Thank you for raising these issues. … Some of the remaining issues and questions regarding these new agents are mentioned here. … We do include issues surrounding bridging for procedures as an important research gap (KQ 4).

408. Disposition of Comments Report for CER 226: Labor Dystocia (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-226-labor-dystocia-comments.pdf
     May 14, 2020 - or aspects of the process (like labor) may affect willingness to be randomized, and may lead to issues … We have clarified in the introduction that the report addresses (1) issues related to diagnosis, … We have clarified in the introduction that the report addresses (1) issues related to diagnosis, … Inclusion & exclusion criteria seem reasonable (but require further elaboration as mentioned in my list of issues … We have added a discussion about power; power issues are also implicitly addressed in the SOE ratings

409. Breast-Cancer-Imaging Technical-Brief (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/breast-cancer-imaging_technical-brief.pdf
     October 01, 2014 - It provides an overview of key issues related to the intervention—for example, current indications, … Key Informant input can inform key issues related to the topic of the technical brief. … Finally, in Question 4, we identify important issues pertaining to metastatic breast cancer imaging, … • What are the advantages, disadvantages, safety issues and relative costs of each modality? … Adverse events KI, PL KI, PL KI, PL KI, PL KI, PL GQ 4: Issues and Future Directions a.

410. Slide 1 (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/module_iv1.ppt
     May 29, 2025 - logistical concerns, such as the need for advance-notice and scheduling, time of day, childcare or travel issues … * Challenge: Representativeness No current requirement from AHRQ Issues to consider: One stakeholder

411. Environmental, Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Hospital Resources to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prevent-hai-protocol.pdf
     April 16, 2024 - Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is interested in the state of the science in respect to these issues … outcomes that are most relevant, databases and other resources that may provide helpful data, contextual issues

412. AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program Annual Report 2023 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-year-in-review-2023.pdf
     January 01, 2023 - articles/PMC10290234/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10290234/ https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues … /2023/0200/ahrq-routine-antenatal-care.html https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/0200/ahrq-routine-antenatal-care.html … fulltext/2023/08000/postpartum_home_blood_pressure_monitoring__a.9.aspx https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues … /2023/0500/ahrq-telehealth-womens-preventive-services.html https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/

413. Translation of a C. difficile Treatment Clinical Pathway Into Machine-Readable Clinical Decision Support Artifacts Prototyped for Electronic Health Record Implementation (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-report-translation-c-diff-treatment-clinical-pathway.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - Summary of issues encountered during CQL encoding using the CDS Authoring Tool and their resolution … A summary of issues encountered during CQL encoding and their resolution is provided in Table 7. … Summary of issues encountered during CQL encoding using the CDS authoring tool and their resolution … Identifying and addressing these issues early on allowed us avoid having to redo work (e.g. recreation … The "if possible" is a universe of issues best sorted out on a case-by-case basis.

414. Executive Summary_The Effect of Protein Intake on Health: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/effect-protein-intake-executive-summary.pdf
     November 01, 2024 - protein intake and kidney health is still under debate, particularly in those without existing kidney issues

415. Disposition of Comments for CER 175 Total Worker Health (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/worker-health_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 31, 2016 - Key Question 1 does not include the need to assess what is meant by integration nor the issues discussed … TEP Reviewer #2 Methods I have no substantial issues with the systematic review methods, and the … In KQ 6 (future research needs) we outline issues related to methodology (including study designs) … The Key Questions are explicitly stated and address most of the important issues. … Key Question 1 does not include the need to assess what is meant by integration nor the issues discussed

416. Chicago-Area DEcIDE Center (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/off-label-use-research-priorities_research.pdf
     May 01, 2009 - with inadequate supporting evidence, particularly if further concerns are raised by known safety issues … Several interesting research and policy issues remain. … How future research efforts are organized, funded, and conducted are crucial issues. … Regulatory and reimbursement issues in treating patients with immune-mediated neuropathies. … We sought outside expertise that was relevant to the analytic issues faced in investigating off-label

417. Rapid-Reviews-End-User White-Paper (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rapid-reviews-end-user_white-paper.pdf
     April 01, 2016 - reports, AHRQ supports empiric research by the EPCs to help understand or improve complex methodologic issues … Another theme that emerged is that rapid responses and rapid reviews may be more relevant for issues … Inventory Rapid Response Rapid Review Systematic Review For broad topic areas/population issues … For guideline or recommendation development X X For guideline/recommendation updates or new issues … felt rapid reviews may be used for guidelines on narrow topics, updates of guidelines, or for new issues

418. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-intro.ppt
     June 01, 2012 - Promotes consistency and rigor in how specific issues are addressed. … It promotes consistency and rigor in how specific issues are addressed that is needed to produce high-quality … index test; includes administrator training, technology specifications, specific application issues … principles used in the Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews to the specific issues

419. Bladder-Cancer-Non-Muscle-Invasive Research-Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bladder-cancer-non-muscle-invasive_research-protocol.pdf
     July 21, 2014 - identification of biomarkers for predicting treatment response and disease progression are important issues … Studies with fatal flaws have one or more serious issues that introduce a high risk of bias as identified … Issues with applicability may limit the ability to generalize the results to other populations and settings … information to the EPC to identify literature search strategies and recommend approaches to specific issues

420. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-intro.ppt
     June 01, 2012 - Promotes consistency and rigor in how specific issues are addressed. … It promotes consistency and rigor in how specific issues are addressed that is needed to produce high-quality … index test; includes administrator training, technology specifications, specific application issues … principles used in the Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews to the specific issues