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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/app-f1-surv-report-1-nonopioid-pharmacol-chronic-pain.xlsx
May 29, 2025 - for neuropathic pain
Author, Year Quality Pain Population Drug Class 1 Drug Class 2 Drug 1 Drug 2 Measure … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Pain Score … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Function … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Depression … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Function
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/mental-illness-outcomes_research-protocol.pdf
March 03, 2014 - Although
stakeholders have proposed a variety of quality measures (QMs), no single validated measure … or identifies any existing measure that appears appropriate for use as a QM. … The technical brief will interview key
informants—including quality measure developers, quality measure … and Psychosocial Instruments provide bibliographic access and
descriptions of tests, manuals, rating scales … Definition of Terms
Quality measure (QM): Broadly defined, quality measures are tools that help measure
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/app-f1-surv-report-2-nonopioid-pharmacol-chronic-pain.xlsx
May 29, 2025 - for neuropathic pain
Author, Year Quality Pain Population Drug Class 1 Drug Class 2 Drug 1 Drug 2 Measure … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Pain Score … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Function … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Depression … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Function
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/app-f1-surv-report-3-nonopioid-pharmacol-chronic-pain.xlsx
May 29, 2025 - for neuropathic pain
Author, Year Quality Pain Population Drug Class 1 Drug Class 2 Drug 1 Drug 2 Measure … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Pain Score … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Function … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Depression … Name Measure Scale Assessment Time (Wk) Time Category Grp 1 Baseline N Grp 1 Baseline Mean Function
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/outcome-research-white-paper.pdf
June 01, 2022 - The rationale for the
selection of these measures and the measure definitions are described in a separate … Calculation of the measures was limited by the
availability of the measure data elements within these … • Assess the burden of calculating the measures and the value of providing the measure
results. … While this project demonstrated that the measure definitions can be interpreted consistently,
the measure … Harmonized outcome measures selected for pilot projecta
OMF
Category
Outcome
Measure
Definition
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/juvenile-arthritis-dmards_executive.pdf
September 01, 2011 - The outcome measures assessed
were:
• Measures of disease activity:
- Active joint count (AJC)
- Physician … Laboratory measures of inflammation? … measures most commonly used. … The ACR Pediatric 30
is also a relative measure of disease activity and
not a measure of current disease … • Variation in outcome measures.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/white-paper-library-asthma.pdf
April 01, 2019 - iaa=2481
2
Approach to Representing an Outcome Definition
For each measure, the accompanying … Harmonized Definitions for Asthma Outcome Measures
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION MEASUREMENT … A-2
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION MEASUREMENT NOTES
Clinical Response Change in asthma … A-3
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION MEASUREMENT NOTES
Clinical Response Change in asthma … A-6
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION MEASUREMENT NOTES
Resource
Utilization
Missed
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-immunotherapy-2011_research.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Published tools
(scales or checklists) for
quality assessment of
observational studies
3. … 6±2 3±0
Are item weights adequate to detect major flaws in validity? … Comparing our checklists with previously
published scales and checklists, we could find only one that … Previously published appraisals tested the ability of the checklists or scales to discriminate poor … Quality
Assessment Scales for Observational
Studies.: Ottawa Health Research Institute;
2004.
82
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/white-paper-library-afib.pdf
November 15, 2018 - Harmonized Definitions for Atrial Fibrillation Outcome
Measures
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION … ISTH definition (8)
A-3
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION REFERENCE
Events of
Interest … ISTH definition (8)
A-4
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION REFERENCE
Events of
Interest … Third universal definition of
myocardial infarction (9)
A-5
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE … Workgroup recommendation
A-6
OMF
CATEGORY
OUTCOME
MEASURE DEFINITION REFERENCE
Resource
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/continuous-outcomes-quantitative-synthesis_methods.pdf
March 01, 2011 - Effect Measures for Continuous Outcomes
The two effect measures most often used for continuous outcomes … SMD is typically used when the outcome is
measured using different scales. … calculating a weighted mean difference directly in the presence of missing SD data include sample size
weights … The outcome was the measured change in parent-rated child behavior, and scales used to
measure the … to measure the same outcome.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disabilities-quality-improvement-outcomes_executive.pdf
October 01, 2012 - The research goals should drive the focus,
content, and structure of the optimal measure. … Outcome measure list
Study Domain Outcome Measure List
Critical Evaluations of Available Outcome Measures … Outcome measure list (continued)
Study Domain Outcome Measure List
Vahle et al., 200024
Depression … Outcome measure list (continued)
Study Domain Outcome Measure List
Cohen and Marino, 200028
Functional … We found
no measures that assessed changes in process measures of
quality over time.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/predictors-trauma-care_research-protocol.pdf
May 31, 2017 - This review will include any measure of circulatory or
respiratory compromise or combination measures … interventions used for serious injury, or whether the injury is rated
as severe using accepted rating scales … We will also abstract how the included studies evaluate the measures, the measure
characteristics, and … trauma
who are treated in
the prehospital
setting by EMS
personnel, what is
the evidence that
scales … a
circulatory measure
and a respiratory
measure and then the
GCS is optional.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-illness-outcomes_disposition-comments.pdf
January 15, 2015 - We have to use process measures because we
can’t measure outcomes; but use of these measures has not … development through creation of a virtual “measure
incubator.” … The goal is not a single measure or metric, but
rather a list of potentially relevant QMs. … In a few
situations, it wasn’t clear to me why a measure was listed as
outcome vs a proxy measure. … Challenges with patient rated scales being used for
mandated quality measures due to factors that make
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/delilberative-methods-design-goold-2.pdf
May 29, 2025 - procedures usually inform, educate participants
Materials should be comprehensible, engaging
o Can measure … Measure perceived independence, adequacy of information
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cf_deliberativemethodswebinar_educatingsessionparticipants.pdf
May 29, 2025 - procedures usually inform,
educate participants
• Materials should be comprehensible,
engaging
– Can measure … • Measure perceived independence, adequacy of
information
3
� �Educating Session Participants
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-quantitative-synthesis_methods.pdf
October 01, 2010 - The reported measures or study design could prescribe the choice of effect measures. … Investigators can combine mean differences if multiple trials report results using the same or similar
scales … Standardized mean difference (SMD) is typically used when the outcome is measured using
different scales … continuous outcomes, mean difference should be used if results are reported using the same or similar
scales … and standardized mean difference should be used when results are reported in different scales.
7.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_conductingquantitativesynthesis.pdf
October 01, 2010 - The reported measures or study design could prescribe the choice of effect measures. … Investigators can combine mean differences if multiple trials report results using the same or similar
scales … Standardized mean difference (SMD) is typically used when the outcome is measured using
different scales … continuous outcomes, mean difference should be used if results are reported using the same or similar
scales … and standardized mean difference should be used when results are reported in different scales.
7.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/primary-healthcare-spending-disposition-comments.pdf
May 17, 2024 - of
primary care spending, not just more standardized
measures. … and different
measure features with outcomes. … It might be worth explicitly calling out the
possibility of gaming different measures, and which
measure … and extent of variation in the decisions made for
each of those dimensions in existing measures. … Different measures simply reflect that primary
care means different things to different people
Our
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_4-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
January 01, 2010 - The
exposure measurement could include alternative
measures that capture single-use events; however … The known properties of the intervention of
interest also should guide the development
of exposure measures … In addition, while a
measure of adherence can be used as a measure
of amount of exposure or the dose … For
dichotomous measures, investigators should
attempt to maximize the sensitivity and specificity … If there are no validation studies to define
the exposure of interest, utilize measures and
definitions
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/primary-healthcare-spending-technical-brief-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Measures for Primary Healthcare Spending
Evidence-based Practice Center
Technical Brief Protocol … Project Title: Measures for Primary Healthcare Spending
I. … Background and Objectives for the Technical Brief
The capacity to measure primary care spending is essential … consensus, which we will use to inform our search strategy and guide us in assessing
whether a standard measure … researchers, payers,
health systems, and policymakers can employ to develop and implement a
standardized measure