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1101. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: Developing and Prioritizing a Future Research Agenda (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cesarean-birth-future_research.pdf
      August 09, 2012 - Analysis Data were entered into Excel (© 2007, Microsoft, Seattle, Washington) for analysis. … In contrast, the unit of analysis for a case study in policy research can be an institution, a state … experiments or ecological studies among communities with differing medical resources/settings • Meta-analysis … ERCD Descriptive studies, including: • Analysis of observational data • Cohort studies • Analysis … of observational data • Meta-analysis of observational data • Modeling Research Area C.

1102. AHRQ Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC) Program Research Gaps Summary: Pain Management (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2023 - A thematic analysis of evidence gaps identified across reports that addressed pain revealed the following … • Vertebroplasty: possible study designs include sham controlled RCTs and individual patient data meta … - analysis of existing trials.

1103. Disposition of Comments_CER 231 Care Interventions for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers (pdf file)
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      July 31, 2020 - , e.g., “Studies of …did not advance from the evidence map to further analysis due to ___________.” … The analysis of programs in Best Practice Caregiving included collecting data from program developers … Each results section notes the inability to combine studies, and indeed only two meta-analyses were … characteristics, study design, and measurement issues which is typically achieved by conducting a meta-analysis … My comments include: 1) The analysis lacks recognition of the fact that large scale dementia care

1104. FRN 27 - Wireless Motility Capsule Versus Other Diagnostic Technologies for Evaluating Gastroparesis and Constipation: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2013 - effectively Threshold optimal range for determining diagnostic accuracy Any Statistical analysis … However, after thorough analysis of the data, clear gaps were seen on the methodological side and on … of, and risk factors for, chronic idiopathic constipation in the community: systematic review and meta-analysis … However, after thorough analysis of the data, clear gaps were seen in the methodological side and clinical … of, and risk factors for, chronic idiopathic constipation in the community: systematic review and meta-analysis

1105. CER 174 Executive Summary: Imaging for the Pretreatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer (pdf file)
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      April 01, 2016 - Data Synthesis Decisions about whether meta-analysis was appropriate for a particular data set depended … When meta- analysis was not appropriate (due to limitations of reported data), the data were synthesized … in initial staging of small-cell lung cancer: comparison with CT, bone scintigraphy and bone marrow analysis

1106. Obesity (pdf file)
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      April 17, 2012 - The second is the analysis of the relevant health care context in which these new and evolving interventions … In May 2011, Arena presented meta-analyses of the BLOOM, BLOSSOM, and BLOOM-DM phase III trials (double-blind … reported that, “At one year, using Modified Intent-to-Treat with Last Observation Carried Forward analysis … phentermine/topiramate, respectively, compared to 2.1% in the placebo group (p <0.0001); in the ITT-LOCF analysis … Meta-analyses of phase 3 trials show obese and overweight patients taking Arena Pharmaceuticals'

1107. #05 DEPRESSION (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2014 - infusion protocols.24-27 In 2014, two research groups independently conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses … A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, double- blind, placebo-controlled trials of ketamine … Ketamine administration in depressive disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

1108. Use of a Clinical Pathway To Facilitate the Translation and Utilization of AHRQ EPC Report Findings (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2018 - Quality assurance and finalizing content and meta-data; 9. … We recommend publishing key meta-data (Appendix B) with the pathway, such as the pathway owner, stakeholders … professional practice, patient outcomes, length of stay, and hospital costs: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis

1109. Venous-Ulcers-Treatment-Future Research (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2014 - The analysis of data varied substantially, and some studies lacked any statistical analysis. … Different reporting methods prevented direct comparison of information, so meta-analysis was not possible … In doing so, the PICOTS framework was used, with the addition of study design and analysis items. … The only option may be the weaker alternative of the statistical technique of network meta-analysis, … Intention-to- treat analysis and emphasis on retention of enrolled participants are essential.

1110. Lysosomal-Storage-Diseases-Therapies Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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      November 15, 2012 - Supplementary Concept] OR miglustat OR zavesca AND (“type 1” OR “type I”) OR various study types (RCT, meta-analysis

1111. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 1 (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2012 - Chapter 8 through 10 focus on the technical approach to synthesizing evidence, in particular, meta-analysis

1112. Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
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      November 27, 2012 - A comprehensive analysis of the potential harms of these agents needs to include this topic. … Method of analysis of data followed criteria outlined in the introduction. … While it is written as a meta analysis, I think more work will need to be done to translate it for

1113. Disposition of Comments Report for Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/kidney-stone-prevention_disposition-comments.pdf
      July 26, 2012 - The Miano trial reported only stone recurrence rates, so excluding it in a sensitivity analysis had … Included in the cost analysis should the utility and cost of following patients with repeat imaging … Included in the cost analysis should the utility and cost of following patients with repeat imaging … Peer Reviewer #2 General The authors report on a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining … allocation concealment, blinding, intention to treat analysis, and description of withdrawals).

1114. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and Nonsurgical Therapy in Adults With Metabolic Conditions and a Body Mass Index of 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m2 (pdf file)
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      June 05, 2013 - Methods appropriate for analysis. … A study on “flumamine” (Fang, 2001) was included in a meta-analysis (Gillies, 2007) on drugs to delay … Suggesting analysis and publication of such data does not to us seem out of place in this section. … authors have clearly stated the inclusion and exclusion criteria for publications included in this analysis … non-surgical therapy in adults with metabolic conditions and BMI 30-34.9, then an entire search and analysis

1115. Disposition of Comments Report for Interventions To Improve Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
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      December 20, 2012 - chronic HCV, if these two studies otherwise met inclusion criteria, they might be re- considered for analysis … insulin resistance as a comorbid medical condition associated with SVR, as several studies and a meta-analysis … stimulating new research, this issue deserves more attention so that it can improve the conduct, analysis … We agree that it was impossible to conduct any quantitative analysis given the differences in studies … We agree that it was impossible to conduct any quantitative analysis given the differences in studies

1116. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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      January 22, 2010 - It will also guide our analysis of included articles. … A “poor” rating indicates significant bias (e.g., stemming from serious errors in design or analysis … (meta-analysis) of data from those studies. … The TEP does not do analysis of any kind nor contribute to the writing of the report. … literacy of HIV-positive individuals enrolled in an outreach intervention: results of a cross-site analysis

1117. Template for Reports Developed (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2012 - Searching begins with identification of existing and in-process systematic reviews and meta- analyses … This quantitative approach includes a conceptual VOI analysis that considers data, some of which could … One unresolved difficulty in applying a VOI analysis would be determining relative value across the … The EHC Program currently conducts a type of research gap analysis when evaluating nominations for … Minimal modeling approaches to value of information analysis for health research.

1118. Disposition of Comments_Technical Brief No. 44: Measuring Primary Healthcare Spending (pdf file)
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      May 17, 2024 - If it does not make sense to include the Medicaid-specific analysis from CA, I would note one exists … The guiding questions are not ones that call for a formal meta-analysis or other quantitative systematic … KI Reviewer 3 General Comments This reviewer appreciates the depth of analysis to understand how … Analysis of primary care spending that distinguishes between continuous versus disparate sources of … The report’s detailed analysis of similarities and differences among approaches comes at an opportune

1119. Biomarkers for Assessing and Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia in Late-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2013 - body of evidence on this important research question in a manner amenable to systematic review and meta-analysis … elevated doses of ESAs and supplemental (intravenous or oral) iron. 3-5 Furthermore, results from a meta-analysis … A priori subgroup analysis should include at least the following three broad groups of CKD patients … build on the body of evidence on this important research question and allow systematic review and meta … - analysis to compare results across studies.

1120. Whole-Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2020 - Upper gastrointestinal tract safety of risedronate: a pooled analysis of 9 clinical trials. … Bisphosphonates and risk of atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis. … Oral bisphosphonates and risk of cancer of oesophagus, stomach, and colorectum: case- control analysis … Effect of whole-body vibration on BMD: a systematic review and meta-analysis. … Low back pain in drivers exposed to whole body vibration: analysis of a dose- response pattern.