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21. NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Medications (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-medication.pdf
    December 13, 2013 - NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Medications M ed ic a ti o n In d ic a ti o n U su

22. 123. Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide123.html
    October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 … Meta-analysis (2008): Effectiveness and abstinence rates for various medications and medication combinations … generation antidepressants (paroxetine, venlafaxine) 3 2.0 (1.2, 3.4) 24.3 (16.1, 35.0) Medications

23. Evaluation of Medications Removed from Automated Dispensing Machines Using the Override Function Leading to Multiple System Changes (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Miller_93.pdf
    March 12, 2008 - When stocked, ADMs store medications and control electronic dispensing. … for emergency medications via the override function. … During one study, researchers examining 470 overridden medications found that 55 of the medications … The researchers found expired medications in 10 drawers (0.3 percent); incorrect bulk medications were … Scan rate compliance was lower for medications removed via override.

24. Overview | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/pqmp/implementation-qi/toolkit/antipsychotic/overview.html
    July 01, 2021 - Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents Toolkit Overview … Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications … Improvement Strategies Other Resources The safe and judicious use of antipsychotic medications … Antipsychotics are powerful medications indicated for treating a limited range of children’s mental health … problems, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. 1 While antipsychotic medications may serve

25. 159. Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Relative Effectiveness (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide159.html
    October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications-Relative Effectiveness (Continued) Treating Tobacco Use … Meta-analysis (2008): Effectiveness and abstinence rates of medications relative to the nicotine patch … Inhaler 2 1.1 (0.7, 1.9) Second-generation antidepressants & Patch 3 1.0 (0.6, 1.7) Medications

26. 128. Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide128.html
    October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 … May tobacco dependence medications be used long-term (e.g., up to 6 months)? Yes. … on medications is uncommon. … Additionally, the FDA has approved the use of bupropion SR, varenicline and some NRT medications for … May medications ever be combined? Yes.

27. 48. What's New in 2008? 2000 Recommendations Changed for 2008 (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide48.html
    October 01, 2014 - Combination Medications: 2000 Guideline: Recommendation: Combining the nicotine patch with a self-administered … Strength of Evidence = B) 2008 Guideline Update: Recommendation: Certain combinations of first-line medications … Therefore, clinicians should consider using these combinations of medications with their patients who … Effective combination medications are long-term (> 14 weeks) nicotine patch + other NRT (gum and spray

28. About the Measure | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2021 - Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents Toolkit About the Measure … Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications … HEDIS Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents Measure Set  … Numerator: On two or more concurrent antipsychotic medications for at least 90 consecutive days during … Guidelines for the Safe and Judicious Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Children and Adolescents

29. Mental Health Alliance's Policy on Access to Medications Informed by AHRQ Research | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/cp30501.html
    October 01, 2014 - Mental Health Alliance's Policy on Access to Medications Informed by AHRQ Research Search All Impact … National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) developed a 10-point policy to ensure access to effective medications … NAMI's Policy Research Institute's Access to Medications Task Force was created to examine the available … , but opposes pricing practices that make these medications unaffordable. … "Polypharmacy Education Programs" that are aimed at reducing the over-prescribing of medications as an

30. 127. Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide127.html
    October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 … prescribing second-line agents (clonidine and nortriptyline) for patients unable to use first-line medications … because of contraindications or for patients for whom the group of first-line medications has not been … Which medications should be considered with patients particularly concerned about weight gain? … Are there medications that should be especially considered in patients with a past history of depression

31. Final Progress Report: Improving Safety After Hospitalization in Older Persons on High-Risk Medications (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/gurwitz2-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - (anticoagulants, diabetes agents, and opioids) but included all medications. … The patient, caregiver, or both read and interpreted labels of medications and showed how medications … agents, and opioids) but included all medications. … Been taking same medications for a long time 3 I mean if that was new medications right after you … medications.

32. 23. Medication Recommendation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-overview/slide23.html
    October 01, 2014 - Recommendation: Certain combinations of first-line medications have been shown to be effective smoking … Therefore, clinicians should consider using these combinations of medications with their patients who … Effective combination medications are: Long-term (>14 weeks) nicotine patch + other NRT (gum and

33. Final Progress Report: Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/noskin-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Medications at Transitions … In a multivariable analysis of prescription medications, the number of home medications was a significant … Medications At Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH): The NMH Experience. … Medications At Transitions and Clinical Handoffs. … The Value of Medication Reconciliation in the Management of Patients’ Medications at Discharge: Medications

34. Patient Safety | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/womenhealth/wm-ptsafety.html
    September 01, 2015 - Prescription medications received include all prescribed medications initially purchased or otherwise … For more information on inappropriate medications and examples of the 11 medications that should be avoided … Overall Rate: In 2012, 1.5% of adults age 65 and over were prescribed at least 1 medication from 11 medications … to 2012, the percentage of adults age 65 and over who were prescribed at least 1 medication from 11 medications … Some adverse events, such as known side effects of appropriately prescribed medications, may be unavoidable

35. Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/match.pdf
    August 01, 2012 - Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation Medications … Medications to inquire about should include current prescription and over-the- counter (OTC) medications … – Update the list when medications are discontinued, doses are changed, or new medications (including … OTC medications) are added … OTC medications) are added

36. 124. Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide124.html
    October 01, 2014 - Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued) Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 … What are the first-line medications recommended in this Guideline update? … All seven of the FDA-approved medications for treating tobacco use are recommended: bupropion SR, nicotine … The clinician should consider the first-line medications shown to be more effective than the nicotine … Unfortunately, there are no well accepted algorithms to guide optimal selection among the first-line medications

37. Final Progress Report: Medication Management at Home: Patient-Identified Processes and Risk Assessment (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/minnitti-report.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - Medication Use Mean # Median # Medications (all) listed during screening 5.033 4 Medications (all … with the number of medications they brought to the interview, compared with the number of medications … These were relatively common, particularly for new medications, for medications with varying dosage … In general, prescription medications took priority over supplements and over-the-counter medications … Total at Interview 10 56 5-10 Medications Total at Interview 73 153 More Than 10 Medications Total

38. Many Stroke Patients Discontinue Medications Prescribed to Prevent Recurrence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/chain/research-tools/featured-certs/stroke-patients-discontinue-medications.html
    March 01, 2017 - Many Stroke Patients Discontinue Medications Prescribed to Prevent Recurrence Bushnell CD, Zimmer … Farina, PhD About one out of four acute stroke patients stopped taking one or more of the medications … Bushnell, M.D., M.H.S., explained that patients are often not discontinuing their medications on their … "Many doctors try to limit the number of medications a patient has to take, especially when a lot of … Persistence With Stroke Prevention Medications 3 Months After Hospitalization. 

39. Appendix B22: Suggestions for Further Assessment and/or Interventions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/injuries/fallspx/manapb22.html
    December 01, 2017 - FMP Findings Suggestions for Further Assessment and/or Interventions Medications … Antipsychotics Antidepressants Benzodiazepines Other sedatives/hypnotics Digoxin Review all medications … Consider psychiatric evaluation if indicated to reevaluate psychotropic medications. … hypotension Diagnose and treat postural hypotension: Review cardiovascular, diuretic and other medications

40. Maternal and Child Health Care: Care Coordination Measures | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/healthyliving/mchcare-measures.html
    June 01, 2018 - Communication About Prescription Medications and Treatments From Other Doctors Children are at risk … ability and other factors. 26 Good medical practice includes asking patients about all their medications … Food and Drug Administration and others urge patients to tell health care providers about all their medications … . 28 Patients are urged tell health care providers about all their medications. 28 Health care systems … are trying strategies to better communicate with patients about medications other health care professionals