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201. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0351_05-10-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - ability of test, final testicular size and location, fertility/infertility/subfertility (including measures … of semen count/quality, paternity, and other measures), incidence of testicular cancer, informed decision-making

202. Cer-235-Pharma-Nonpharm-Ptsd-Update-Appendix-G-1 (xls file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-235-pharma-nonpharm-ptsd-update-appendix-g-1.xlsx
     May 29, 2025 - Other Considerations: Were outcome measures equal, valid, and reliable? … <50% randomized participants measured/assessed Unclear: • Not reported NOTE: This is rated for the measure … For the PTSD-Repository, unless otherwise specified, it is the primary PTSD measure at the post-treatment … For the PTSD-Repository, unless otherwise specified, it is the primary PTSD measure at the post-treatment … details/not reported Yes • Study used a validated PTSD assessment method No • Used different outcome measures

203. McCormack-notes-151008 copy - Teresa (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/mccormack-presentation.pdf
     May 29, 2025 - So in my talk today, I’ll talk a little bit about health literacy and what it is, how we measure health … higher morbidity, mortality, higher healthcare costs, significant societal impact. 6 With 100 measures … In  the tool shed you will find information about validity, reliability, and whether the tool measures … I’m a big advocate for it. 21 We can also measure health literacy at the organizational  level … the operation of the organization and ho well it integrates health literacy into planning, evaluation measures

204. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/depression-postpartum-screening_research-protocol.pdf
     May 01, 2013 - instruments of infant health and development, including, but not necessarily limited to, the Bayley Scales … This allows an approach that compares total tests or false-positive results as a measure of “cost” or … “harm” to a measure of benefit, such as “cases of depression detected.” … Inventory-IA BDI-II Beck Depression Inventory-II BPDS Bromley Postnatal Depression Scale BSID Bayley Scales … questionnaires[mesh] OR Interviews as Topic[Mesh] OR Psychometrics[Mesh] OR Psychiatric Status Rating Scales

205. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs4-failure-rescue-protocol-amendment.pdf
     September 19, 2023 - What patient safety measures or indicators have been used to examine the harms associated with this … conducting a systematic search for all evidence on the targeted harms and related patient safety measures … 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 ( … PSIs), or the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) patient safety related measures.

206. Disposition of Comments Report for The Patient-Centered Medical Home (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/patient-centered-medical-home_disposition-comments.pdf
     July 03, 2012 - For example, did the seven studies that examined patient experience measure it in the same way? … Studies did not use the same instrument to measure the concept. … One area that wasn't mentioned is the need to measure the PCMH at the community level. … , including measures of system integration. … Another potential measure would be receipt of preventive services.

207. Research Protocol: Improving Cultural Competence To Reduce Health Disparities for Priority Populations (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cultural-competence_research-protocol.pdf
     July 09, 2014 - outcomes of interest are reductions in disparities between populations for a given health outcome measure … Outcomes measurement issues inherent in the psychometric properties of the questionnaires used to measure … We will assess statistical heterogeneity with Cochran’s Q test and measure magnitude with I2 statistic … Yes Measure valid and reliable (i.e. objective measures, well validated scale, provider report … (self-report, scales with lower validity, reliability); not equivalent across groups Uncertain Could

208. Disparities-Quality-Improvement Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disparities-quality-improvement_executive.pdf
     August 01, 2012 - To measure potential changes in disparity between patient groups, studies had to include a target and … Paper Selection Process We included studies that captured health outcome measures and/or process measures … outcomes such as blood pressure and HbA1c); process measures (e.g., proportion of patients treated … Inclusion of a target group and an internal or external referent group to measure changes in disparities … In addition, they were required to provide data that could be used to measure a disparity before and

209. Quantitative Synthesis: Chapter 5. Network Meta-Analysis (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-presentation-quantitative-synthesis-chapter-5.pdf
     February 01, 2018 - • Meta-regression uses contrast-level data and can be extended to RRs, RDs, SMDs, and other effect measures … • 2 broad types of methods exist for evaluating consistency: ► Overall consistency measures for the … Single measures for consistency • These approaches use a single measure to represent consistency within … one agent above others, the absolute difference might be trivial.15 − Converting relative effect measure … for consistency Single measures for consistency Loop-based approaches Loop-based approaches Evaluating

210. Medical Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder—An Update (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asd-medical-executive-170505.pdf
     May 01, 2017 - Oppositional behavior Low SOE for no effect Significant improvement with MPH on parent- rated measure … at medium dose level only in 1 RCT; no differences on teacher-rated measures. … No differences in teacher-, parent-, or clinician-rated measures in another RCT 2 RCT (90) Harms … Four studies reported teacher ratings of outcome measures that provide some information to address … In addition, much of the medical intervention literature relies on baseline and outcome measures that

211. Research Protocol: Care Interventions for PeopleWith Dementia (PWD) and Their Caregivers (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pwd-care-interventions-protocol.pdf
     February 22, 2019 - Actual outcome measures will be defined by study authors. … Common measures are provided in Appendix B. … We will assess strength of evidence for key final health outcomes measured with validated scales. … Common Outcome Measures Test Name Domain Data Source Reference BEHAVE-AD General behavior scales … How rigorous are measures to increase adherence?

212. Untitled (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/field-triage-glascow_research-protocol.pdf
     February 25, 2016 - Performance of the scales also may vary across different types or mechanisms of injury. … characteristics of risk assessment instruments,20,21 including GCS,4 but these can be difficult to measure … Scientific Information Packets: Not applicable for this topic, which addresses non-proprietary assessment scales … comparison groups clear reporting of missing data; apply appropriate means to prevent; and appropriately measure … the Glasgow coma scale (mGCS) to the prehospital total GCS (tGCS) as a prehospital risk adjustment measure

213. Meditation Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/meditation_executive.pdf
     January 01, 2014 - The studies measure weight in pounds or kilograms. … Since there were numerous scales for the different measures of affect, we organized the scales to best … Many studies assessed only certain measures, and the scales may have been limited in their ability to … reporting on various measures. … Research has not adequately validated currently available mindfulness scales, and the scales do not

214. Management of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Youth (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/suicidal-thoughts-young-people-amendement.pdf
     February 05, 2025 - disorders, such as MDD, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders.8 There are diverse outcome measures … that are consistently based on subjective self-reported measures for suicidal ideation with variable … also provided critical suggestions on evaluating outcomes by the timing of occurrence and specific scales … used to measure the severity of suicidal ideation. … We also added examples of scales that are commonly used to measure suicidal ideation and intent and

215. Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Adults (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/misuse-prescription-protocol-amendment.pdf
     November 26, 2024 - • 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

216. Making Healthcare Safer IV_Rapid Response: Use of Report Cards and Outcome Measurements To Improve the Safety of Surgical Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-IV-rapid-response-surgical-report-cards.pdf
     November 01, 2023 - Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) patient safety–related measures. … There are few publicly reported measures related to surgical patient safety. … Evaluation of the ProPublica Surgeon Scorecard "Adjusted Complication Rate" Measure Specifications. … Implementation of patient-reported outcome measures in U.S. … What Is the Best Way to Measure Surgical Quality?

217. Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Effectiveness of Treatments Options for the Prevention of Complications and Treatment of Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-neuropathy_research-protocol.pdf
     September 01, 2016 - What were the differences, if any, in pre-specified outcome measures, statistical plan and size of … What were the differences, if any, in pre-specified outcome measures, statistical plan and size of … trials with posted results in ClinicalTrials.gov, 20% had more than two reported primary outcome measures … ferent domain used, different measurement or diagnostic test used, different reporting of the same measure … (e.g. change in pain scale or percentage from baseline), different results of the same reported measure

218. Disposition of Comments for CER 147 Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/menopause_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 05, 2015 - When describing the many scales used to measure outcomes, authors should consistently note direction … Direction of all scales for all outcomes have been defined. … Scales for outcome measures appear to be focused on overall QOL measures and components of QOL measures … The table has been edited so that all reflect some measure of improvement. … VAS scales have been removed.

219. The Effectiveness of Indoor Allergen Reduction and the Role of Bronchial Thermoplasty in the Management of Asthma (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-nonpharmacologic-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     October 04, 2016 - Another challenge is that research may be limited by inadequate or inconsistent measures of allergen … o Individual measures • Exacerbations o Systemic corticosteroids o Hospitalizations o Emergency/urgent … o Individual measures • Exacerbations o Systemic corticosteroids o Hospitalizations o Emergency/urgent … measures, and asthma-related quality of life, as described in the PICOTS framework. … House dust mite control measures for asthma. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(2):CD001187.

220. AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program Research Gaps Summary: Primary Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/research-gap-primary-care-summary-table.pdf
     March 01, 2022 - • Research focused on developing tools to help measure patient trust in the healthcare system and … • Studies to measure health outcomes in obese patients, rather than merely body mass index or weight … Outcomes • Studies that measure sleep and mental health outcomes, in addition to pain, function, … • Most systematic reviews report pain outcomes using scales that measure only pain intensity, while … outcomes reporting, including pain and its impact on function and recovery as measured by multidomain scales