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8261. Evaluating the Impact of an ACPOE/CDS System on Outcomes (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/uc1hs015319-sullivan-final-report-2007.pdf
      January 01, 2007 - The system optimizes the selection of medications, generates 6 real-time medication lists, calculates … The average age of The Everett Clinic population is 45 years; the number of medications prescribed is … that matched prescriptions reviewed to inpatient and emergency department admissions returned 135 medications … Of these, 29 medications matched to 16 patients met our inclusion criteria for plausibility of the admission … In a recent study assessing reasons for medications requiring clarification, comparing pre- to post-CPOE

8262. Interventions to Prevent Illicit and Nonmedical Drug Use in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/oaVhMNVAnx3b5-UUunZkjr
      December 17, 2018 - prescription drug overdose—a 50% in- crease from 2007 to 2017.1 Illicit and nonmedical drug use (use of medications … young adults (aged �25 years), includ- ing pregnant females, who did not regularly use illicit drugs or medications … Only 4 trials reported the effect of their interventions on mis- use of prescription medications specifically … non–substance-related outcomes.33,35,50,51 All 4 reported greater reductions in misuse of prescription medications … 2.7 fewer times (95% CI, −3.7 to 0.5; P < .01) over the previous 3 months, had misused prescription medications

8263. Systematic Review on Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 2 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/surveillance-report-2-noninvasive-nonpharma.pdf
      April 01, 2022 - pharmacological therapy (e.g., opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, antiseizure medications … nonsurgical treatments (e.g., injections, nerve block, spinal cord stimulators, parenterally-administered medications … nonopioid pharmacological therapy used to treat chronic pain [NSAIDS, acetaminophen, anti-seizure medications … nonsurgical treatments (e.g., injections, nerve block, spinal cord stimulators, parenterally-administered medications … • Antidepressants not typically used for chronic pain including SSRIs and MAOIs • Anti-seizure medications

8264. Untitled (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/infertility_research-protocol.pdf
      October 12, 2015 - women reported receiving infertility treatment, with 29 percent reporting use of fertility-enhancing medications … using various technologies in conjunction with oral ovulation induction, metformin, combination oral medications … IUI followed by ART if unsuccessful vs. proceeding directly to ART, or timed intercourse with oral medications … medications,!ovulation! induction!with!gonadotropins!with!or!without!intrauterine!insemination! … medications!or!injectable!gonadotropins)! ! KQ!2:!Either!direct!between!two!alternatives!(e.g.,!

8265. Obesity (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1406.pdf
      June 01, 2014 - Most third-party payers do not provide coverage for antiobesity medications, and those that do, typically … Head-to-head comparative controlled trials are needed to determine which antiobesity medications work … The weight loss noted in the trials is similar to medications currently approved by the FDA.”63 But … Thus, other medications with fewer side effects are desired by patients and their physicians. … Clinical policy bulletin no. 0039: weight reduction medications and programs. [internet].

8266. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 131 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/crohns-disease_disposition-comments.pdf
      February 25, 2014 - safety studies so they have sufficient power to detect clinically meaningful differences between medications … patients with at least 10 years of Crohn’s disease prior to randomization who had previously used medications … We did not re-evaluate the risk of bias for other medications or for the safety outcomes. … Public: Abbott Overall Consider specifying type of CD approval in Table A (List of medications used for … Public: Abbott Results, KQ2 The Draft Report states on page 134 that “Although both medications have

8267. Implementation Guide: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Preventive Medication (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/26/2024_CDS_Connect_IG_Aspirin_Therapy.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - OR currently receiving an anticoagulant OR currently receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications … Request medication order Document new medications on the medication list Document reason for not … of severe liver disease OR diagnosis of thrombocytopenia OR “other medical condition” OR use of medications

8268. Mass-Casualty-Events-Scarce-Resources Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mass-casualty-events-scarce-resources_executive.pdf
      June 01, 2012 - health care services, there is low to medium strength of evidence to favor a “push” method to deliver medications … There is low- to medium-strength evidence that “push” methods that deliver medications directly to … for scarce health care resources through such measures as mass dispensing of vaccine, prophylactic medications

8269. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/13_pulmonary_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - Thus, an unmet need exists for novel, effective medications to improve outcomes in this patient population … Clinical Pathway at Point of This Intervention Routine use of inhaled medications and ventilators and … Some patients use a combination of these medications.

8270. Implementation of Health Improvement Collaboration in Cherokee County, Oklahoma (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/uc1hs016131-jones-final-report-2008.pdf
      January 01, 2008 - clinical taskforce identified demographics, allergies and reactions, diagnosis, procedures, laboratory, medications … Interventions Evidence Based Effectiveness (1-10) OK Compliance Rate Compliance with blood pressure medications … 8 40% Compliance with cholesterol lowing medications 7 40% Compliance with aspirin use 10 50% Reduction

8271. Final Progress Report: Older adult safety while receiving home health services after hospital discharge (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/arbaje-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - ambiguity in the home, older adults’ challenging living situations, and older adults’ improper use of medications … or supplies as directed I know how to use the equipment and supplies as instructed Can manage the medications … (understands indications, can dose and administer appropriately) I can manage the medications (their

8272. 043-Vap-Prevention-Notes (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/043-vap-prevention-notes.docx
      October 01, 2024 - risk factors are somewhat modifiable, such as: managing patients’ fluid balance, reducing the use of medications … Reducing the use of medications that alter the pH of the gastrointestinal system, including antacids … but other risk factors may include decreased mobility, supine positioning, use of sedatives and other medications

8273. A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/guides/infection-prevent.html
      March 01, 2017 - Poor nutrition and hygiene, some medications, and intravenous fluids and catheters can make residents … Return to the Contents Antibiotic Use and Resistance Key Messages Antibiotics are medications … Residents should take all medications, including antibiotics, exactly as they are prescribed.

8274. Strategy 4: IDEA Discharge Planning (Tool 4)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/strategy4/Strat4_Tool_4_PPT_508.pptx
      April 01, 2011 - medication changes before and after discharge; inadequate preparation for patient and family related to medications … home environment, support needed, what patient can or cannot eat, and activities to do or avoid Review medications … couple of weeks and gets to decide how much help to ask for and how Arnold feels able to take all his medications

8275. Final Progress Report: What Is Patient Safety in the Medical Home? (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-11/dy-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - information technology Medication safety issues Challenges associated with patients’ adherence to medications … Conducting medication reconciliation in the patient’s home Providing patients with physical descriptions of medications … compliance with recommended screenings and diagnostic procedures, and challenges with adherence to medications

8276. 2023 HCBS CAHPS Survey Database Chartbook (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2023 - Staff were not available to help with medications* 1 11. … available to help with meals when respondent was hungry* 51% Staff were not available to help with medications … (with medications)?

8277. Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      September 06, 2016 - immunosuppressed (eg, persons living with human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], patients receiving immunosuppressive medications … be considered standard care as part of disease management or indi- cated prior to the use of certain medications … working in high-risk settings, or screening indicated prior to the use of specific immu- nosuppressive medications

8278. Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/h5Tt4jScmQJeHeztmo93hu
      February 25, 2020 - clinically meaningful or sustained over the long term • Inadequate evidence on the benefits of other medications … showed no improvement in global cognitive function.16,17 Twenty-nine trials (n = 6489) evaluated other medications … (n = 190 076) reported on the harms of treatment with AChEIs and memantine.16,17 Adverse effects of medications

8279. Recommendation: Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-d-calcium-or-combined-supplementation-for-the-primary-prevention-of-fractures-in-adults-preventive-medication
      April 17, 2018 - for low bone mass and fractures include female sex, smoking, use of glucocorticoids, and use of other medications … for low bone mass and fractures include female sex, smoking, use of glucocorticoids, and use of other medications … with a known disorder related to bone metabolism (eg, osteoporosis or vitamin D deficiency), taking medications

8280. Telehealth and Patient Safety During the COVID-19 Response | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/telehealth-and-patient-safety-during-covid-19-response
      May 14, 2020 - in-person visits for care unrelated to COVID-19 that cannot be postponed, such as required monitoring of medications … If I was a provider that had 1500-2000+ patients and I had started some on new medications and I’m waiting … Another area of concern I have is for our elderly patients who often have the most co-morbidities and medications