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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/atrial-fibrillation-ablation_disposition-comments.pdf
October 01, 2010 - Nonrandomized studies of AF ablation that measured QoL
outcomes were reviewed earlier this year.(1) … than 100 patients.(9) The
latter two studies enrolled 63 and 105 patients, respectively, and both
measured … The randomized trial recently reported to
the FDA measured the same QoL endpoints, and produced similar
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-immunotherapy-2010_research-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2010 - calculate mean differences; standardized mean differences will be calculated if continuous outcomes are measured … www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: August 24, 2011
Biomarkers:
Various biomarkers may be measured … Again, both subjective and objective
clinical parameters can be measured.
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/all-workflow-tools/plan-do-check-act-cycle
January 01, 2023 - Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle
Acronym
PDCA
Also Known As
Deming Cycle
Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Cycle
Shewhart Cycle
Description
Plan-do-check-act (PDCA) is a four step cycle that allows you to implement change, solve problems, and continuously improve processes. Its cyclical nature a…
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/cebul-randall
January 01, 2023 - Cebul, Randall
Using electronic medical records to measure and improve performance.
Citation
Cebul RD. Using electronic medical records to measure and improve performance. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 2008;119:65-76.
Principal Investigator
Cebul, Randall
Proj…
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digital.ahrq.gov/organization/abt-associates-inc
January 01, 2023 - Abt Associates, Inc.
Improving Electronic Health Records Patient Education Materials - 2012
Principal Investigator
Shoemaker, Sarah
Project Name
Improving Electronic Health Records Patient Education Materials
Evaluation of AHRQ’s On-Time P…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumkoop.html
October 01, 2014 - Koopman, Richelle J.
Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards
Summaries of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
Institution: University of Missouri-Columbia
Grant Title: Patient Readiness To Use Internet Health Resources
Grant Nu…
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www.ahrq.gov/funding/training-grants/grants/active/kawards/Kawdsumrand.html
October 01, 2014 - Rand, Cynthia
Summaries of Independent Scientist (K) Awards
Summaries of recently funded projects for Independent Scientist and Mentored Clinical Scientist Development K Awards.
Institution: University of Rochester
Grant Title: Using Health Information Technology to Improve Delivery of HPV Vaccine
Gra…
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-e.html
October 01, 2015 - Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Implementation Guide
Appendix E. Poster on Urinary Catheter Risks and Indications
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Table of Contents
Toolkit for Reducing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Hospital Units: Imple…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43388/psn-pdf
July 30, 2014 - Exploration of an automated approach for receiving
patient feedback after outpatient acute care visits.
July 30, 2014
Berner ES, Ray MN, Panjamapirom A, et al. Exploration of an automated approach for receiving patient
feedback after outpatient acute care visits. J Gen Intern Med. 2014;29(8):1105-12. doi:10.1007/s1…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39837/psn-pdf
September 15, 2010 - The efficacy of medical team training: improved team
performance and decreased operating room delays: a
detailed analysis of 4863 cases.
September 15, 2010
Wolf FA, Way LW, Stewart L. The efficacy of medical team training: improved team performance and
decreased operating room delays: a detailed analysis of 4863 c…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40963/psn-pdf
November 30, 2011 - Association between Leapfrog safe practices score and
hospital mortality in major surgery.
November 30, 2011
Qian F, Lustik SJ, Diachun CA, et al. Association between Leapfrog safe practices score and hospital
mortality in major surgery. Med Care. 2011;49(12):1082-1088. doi:10.1097/MLR.0b013e318238f26b.
https://ps…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47441/psn-pdf
September 26, 2018 - Patient outcomes after the introduction of statewide ICU
nurse staffing regulations.
September 26, 2018
Law AC, Stevens JP, Hohmann S, et al. Patient Outcomes After the Introduction of Statewide ICU Nurse
Staffing Regulations. Crit Care Med. 2018;46(10):1563-1569. doi:10.1097/CCM.0000000000003286.
https://psnet.ah…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/cauti-tools/impl-guide/implementation-guide-appendix-j.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure
AHRQ Safety Program for Reducing CAUTI in Hospitals
Appendix J. Urinary Catheter Brochure
Promptly
Remove
Urinary
Catheters
Focus on Patient Safety
Urinary Catheter
Initiative Champions
Patient Management for
Incontinence
■ Turn patient every 2 hours to
cleanse a…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/2-2023hcbs-survey-webcast-bakdash.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Participating in the 2023 CAHPS® Home and Community-Based Services Survey Database: What You Need to Know - Bakdash
AHRQ’S CAHPS PROGRAM
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and
Systems
Jonathan Bakdash, Ph.D.
Social Science Analyst,
Center for Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, AHRQ
Agency for Heal…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46012/psn-pdf
December 21, 2017 - Mortality risks associated with emergency admissions
during weekends and public holidays: an analysis of
electronic health records.
December 21, 2017
Walker S, Mason A, Quan P, et al. Mortality risks associated with emergency admissions during weekends
and public holidays: an analysis of electronic health records.…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47497/psn-pdf
December 18, 2018 - Association between patient outcomes and accreditation
in US hospitals: observational study.
December 18, 2018
Lam MB, Figueroa JF, Feyman Y, et al. Association between patient outcomes and accreditation in US
hospitals: observational study. BMJ. 2018;363:k4011. doi:10.1136/bmj.k4011.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45113/psn-pdf
May 11, 2016 - Medical error—the third leading cause of death in the US.
May 11, 2016
Makary MA, Daniel M. Medical error-the third leading cause of death in the US. BMJ. 2016;353:i2139.
doi:10.1136/bmj.i2139.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medical-error-third-leading-cause-death-us
How many patients die each year due to preventabl…
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/index.html
July 01, 2024 - National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports
For the 21st year in a row, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has reported on healthcare quality and disparities. The National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report presents trends for measures related to access to care, affordable ca…
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www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/child-hcahps/overview.html
July 01, 2021 - CAHPS Child Hospital Survey (Child HCAHPS) Toolkit
Overview
Previous Page Next Page
Table of Contents
CAHPS Child Hospital Survey (Child HCAHPS) Toolkit
Introduction
Overview
About Measure Specifications and Reporting
Key Driver Diagram
Quality Improvement Strategies
Improvement Data
O…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38164/psn-pdf
July 02, 2009 - A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-
Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals.
July 2, 2009
Yokoe DS, Mermel LA, Anderson DJ, et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2008;29:901-994.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/compendium-strategies-prevent-healthcare-associated-infections-acute-care-
hospi…