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341. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Instead, a set of diagnostic criteria (symptoms, signs, imaging results, and laboratory measures) is … For categorical test results: Cohen’s kappa statistic is a measure of categorical agreement that accounts … This statistic is a measure of categorical agreement that takes into account the probability that some … Portable monitors can also measure AHI. … PSG quantifies the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), which is a measure of episodes of reduced or no airflow

342. Treatment of Stage I-III Squamous Cell Anal Cancer (pdf file)
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     September 26, 2023 - This approach assesses five criteria which measure either internal validity (risk of bias, inconsistency … the threshold of clinically significant change, to be a directly validated value for a particular measure … we are unable to find directly validated minimal clinically important difference for a particular measure … This approach assesses five criteria which measure either internal validity (risk of bias, inconsistency

343. Microsoft Word - cognitive-decline-protocol-160322.docx (pdf file)
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     March 22, 2016 - In some instances the other measures of decline could apply to either dementia or age-related cognitive … KQ 3: What is the strength of association between outcome measures examined in KQs 1 or 2 including … For outcomes measured with instruments that lack established thresholds to measure improvement, we … appropriateness of pooling data.16 We will assess statistical heterogeneity with Cochran’s Q test and measure … We will assess strength of evidence for key final health outcomes measured with validated scales.

344. Ptsd-Adult-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2013 - We used random-effects models to estimate pooled effects.19 For continuous outcomes (e.g., scales for … When multiple scales were combined in one meta-analysis, we used the standardized mean difference … Adverse events were often not collected using standardized measures, and methods for systematically … of PTSD diagnosis (frequently not reported) in addition to measures of PTSD symptoms (more commonly … Future studies could include longer followup of subjects, validated measures of adverse events and

345. Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Adults (pdf file)
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     September 13, 2024 - named • Comparator, if applicable • Outcome o Short-term  Overdoses, fatal and non-fatal  Health measures … (cardiovascular, injuries, adverse events)  Psychological outcomes o Long-term  Health measures  … IndexTermsFilt: ("Prescription Drug Misuse"))))) OR ((((IndexTermsFilt: ("Substance Abuse and Addiction Measures … IndexTermsFilt: ("Prescription Drug Misuse"))))))) OR ((((((IndexTermsFilt: ("Substance Abuse and Addiction Measures … IndexTermsFilt: ("Prescription Drug Misuse")))) OR (((IndexTermsFilt: ("Substance Abuse and Addiction Measures

346. Assessing-The-Risk-Of-Bias-In-Systematic-Reviews-Of-Health-Care-Interventions (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2005 - measurement bias; outcomes measures) measures) specifically validity, reliability, and variation … Choice of Outcome Measures The use of valid and reliable outcome measures reduces the likelihood of … risk reduction; selecting from multiple 9 endpoints47 or reporting on subscales of larger scales … Though the use of quantitative scales is a way to employ a transparent set of results, any weighting … Scales to assess the quality of randomized controlled trials: a systematic review.

347. Disposition of Comments Report for Testing of CYP2C19 Variants and Platelet Reactivity for Guiding Antiplatelet Treatment (pdf file)
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     September 25, 2013 - Definitions, outcome measures and statistical methods are appropriate. … The outcome measures used for this topic are quite complicated with several of them relying on epidemiological … Analytic sensitivity and specificity are used in the characterization of tests that measure levels of … identifies 40 studies that examined the association of genotype results with platelet reactivity measures … Teirstein Results Platelet reactivity should be considered a viable surrogate outcome measure.

348. Antidepressant Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2014 - debilitating for the mother, postpartum depression affects maternal-infant interactions and some measures … measuring depression or validated scales used to measure anxiety symptoms • Functional capacity – … interventions, or no treatment; and (3) measured outcomes of interest directly and did not use proxy measures … Studies were generally not designed to measure benefits (e.g., effect on depressive symptoms) when … Our review indicates that use of SSRIs did not result in differences on most measures.

349. Arthritis-Knee-Physical-Therapy Executive (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2012 - outcomes as measurements of gait, strength, balance, transfers, endurance, joint function, or composite measure … Evidence Database; RCT = randomized controlled trials 8 Because the studies used different tools to measure … PASS was determined for three scales—WOMAC, VAS, and Patient Global Assessment. Key Question 3. … PASS is available for three scales: WOMAC, VAS for pain, and the Patient Global Assessment. … disability measures

350. Bundled Payment: Effects on Health Care Spending and Quality (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2012 - magnitude of effects for similar quality measures between studies. … but inconsistent for quality measures. … Use standardized measures of impact on costs and quality. … The measures used varied across studies. … Incorporate quantitative and qualitative measures of program design and contextual factors.

351. Community-Based Participatory Research Slides Text Version (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2013 - § Literature Review of measurement tools/metrics § 258 articles; 46 studies; 224 process/outcomes measures … CE) Survey: Perceived Perspectives of Partners Slide 15 Examples: Community Engaged/Key Informant Scales … garden § Retinal screenings Slide 24 Based on provider and patient input, we added a food security measure

352. Nephropathy-Contrast-Induced Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2013 - How does the comparative effectiveness of prevention measures vary according to the type of contrast … and the method of ascertainment, and the results for each outcome including the measure of variability … A test for the presence of statistical heterogeneity, for example, Cochran’s Q test, as well as a measure … clear and defensible rationale would be provided for identifying “outlier” studies.36,38 We will measure … will collect long-term outcomes at least 30 days post procedure, and any longer-term final outcome measure

353. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
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     May 08, 2023 - What patient safety measures or indicators have been used to examine the frequency and severity of … For Review Question 2, we will focus on identifying relevant measures that are included in the Centers … for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) patient safety measures, AHRQ’s Patient Safety Indicators, … or the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) patient safety related measures. … review questions, and will include author, year, study design, frequency and severity of the harms, measures

354. Disposition of Comments for Evidence Report #208 Part 5 (pdf file)
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     July 26, 2012 - Comment Response Peer Reviewer 4 General Comments In addition, most reports on providers do not measure … What are the implications of the measures used in interpreting the results? … With better risk adjustment measures now available, should mortality measures be revisited? … Do you have suggestions for key measures to include in the public reports? … Measures not used for public reporting are outside the scope of this review and the authors are not

355. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2010 - In this setting, once all routine measures are utilized (e.g., clamps, plasma transfusions, tourniquets … as an end-stage measure. … Does the hospitalization weights apply to non-hospitalized encounters? … The weights were used to adjust for the increasing number of hospitals included in the Premier sample … The data are representative without statistical manipulation beyond use of the statistical weights

356. Medication-Therapy-Management Executive (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2014 - Intermediate outcomes, including biometric and laboratory measures, drug therapy problems identified … In fact, many studies were able to measure changes in this outcome only in the intervention group. … Neither did they measure fidelity to intended MTM elements for post hoc evaluation. … studies, only small numbers of patients had any one specific condition, and most studies did not measure … Similarly, a medication-related instrument may better measure patients’ concerns that are directly

357. EHC Protocol: Making Healthcare Safer IV: Opioid Stewardship (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2023 - What patient safety measures or indicators have been used to examine the harms associated with opioids … For Review Question 2, we will focus on identifying relevant measures that are included in the Centers … for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) patient safety measures, AHRQ’s Patient Safety Indicators, … or the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) patient safety related measures. … that are included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) patient safety measures, AHRQ

358. Executive Summary_The Effect of Protein Intake on Health: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2024 - • Varied methods and outcome measures made it hard to compare results across studies. … association with bone disease risk in children and adolescents showed mixed results on bone health measures … The variety of outcome measures, the differences in dietary protein intake levels, and sparse outcome … and adolescents for bone health, varying protein intake levels in studies, and inconsistent outcome measures

359. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     April 21, 2011 - Unless a patient’s condition is rapidly reversible, these conservative measures often fail to improve … Outcomes measures for each question: o Intermediate outcomes: – Physiological measures such … – Psychological distress (e.g., anxiety) assessed by using a validated measure. … outcomes: – Functional status measured by using a validated questionnaire or performance-based measure … expected to be binary or categorical; we will, therefore, summarize these outcomes by a weighted effect measure

360. Weight-Gain-Prevention Executive (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2020 - factors for diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease (such as borderline values of laboratory measures … Synthesis When there were three or more studies with comparable interventions and comparable outcome measures … Measures of weight change included weight, BMI or waist circumference. … Existing recommendations are based on intermediate measures of changes in diet or physical activity … or cross-sectional measures of weight.