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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary1/sexually-transmitted-infections-behavioral-counseling-september-2014
September 22, 2014 - the most commonly reported outcome, which allowed us to include the largest number of studies in the meta-analysis … All trials were included in the meta-analysis except 3 that did not provide necessary data on any of … Meta-analysis in clinical trials. Control Clin Trials . 1986;7:177-88. [PMID: 3802833]
12. … A likelihood approach to meta-analysis with random effects. Stat Med . 1996;15:619-29. … Efficacy of structural-level condom distribution interventions: a meta-analysis of U.S. and international
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/aggression_research-protocol.pdf
October 05, 2015 - Systematic reviews, with or without meta-analyses
•! … studies for a comparison of
interest), we will augment findings with quantitative analyses (i.e., meta-analysis … If we conduct
quantitative syntheses (i.e., meta-analysis), we will assess statistical heterogeneity … We will also examine potential sources of
heterogeneity using sensitivity analysis or analysis of subgroups … Technical Experts do not do analysis of any kind nor do
they contribute to the writing of the report
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/renal-artery-stenosis_surveillance.pdf
June 01, 2012 - CERs with no meta-analysis were examined for qualitative signals only. … For any CER that
contains meta-analysis(es), we first assess for the qualitative signal(s), and if no … These signals, except for one (A7), specify
findings from a pivotal trial, meta-analysis (with at least … ., to new subgroups of subjects) – A5
• Clinically important caveat – A6
• Opposing findings from meta-analysis … (in relation to a meta-analysis in the original CER)
or non-pivotal trial – A7
* Please
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/adverse-event-during-intrahospital-transport
June 16, 2021 - The hospital performed a root cause analysis of the case. … The root cause analysis highlights important information on factors contributing to the errors. … The hospital's own root cause analysis identified that one factor contributing to the incident was that … Worldwide incidence of surgical site infections in general surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis … Effect of using a safety checklist on patient complications after surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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October 01, 2009 - A recent meta-analysis
used deciles (34). Epidemiologic
studies used the lower of 2
measurements. … The Ankle–Brachial Index Collaboration published an
individual-data meta-analysis of 16 of these studies … The results from the 2008 meta-analysis for reclassifi-
cation of intermediate-risk persons are imprecise … Periodontal
disease and coronary heart disease incidence: a systematic review and meta-
analysis. … Homocysteine
level and coronary heart disease incidence: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary10/breastfeeding-counseling-2008
October 15, 2008 - Meta-analysis and Meta-regression
We used the rate ratio (relative risk) as the metric of choice to … Breastfeeding and the risk of childhood leukemia: a meta-analysis. … Meta-analysis in clinical trials. Control Clin Trials 1986;7:177-88. … meta-analysis. … Duration of breastfeeding and risk of overweight: a meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/hypertensive-disorders-pregnancy-protocol-amendment.pdf
April 20, 2022 - evaluate studies that
directly compare alternative regimens but will also attempt to conduct network meta-analysis … citations of 0.40
(this threshold is based on experience with several dozen screening projects and an analysis … groups) and relevant concepts addressed
for RCTs (i.e., related to missing data, outcome measurement, analysis … Technical Experts provide further input to finalize the KQs, study eligibility criteria, and
analysis … Technical Experts do not do analysis of any kind;
neither do they contribute to the writing of the report
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-testing-screening-2005
September 15, 2005 - risk for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in women without previous breast cancer. 38 , 39 A meta-analysis … reported decreased depression after genetic counseling, and 4 found no significant effect. 1 Results of a meta-analysis … A meta-analytic review. Soc Sci Med 2002;54:1463-70. … Family history and the risk of breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. … BRCA1 sequence analysis in women at high risk for susceptibility mutations.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/back-pain-treatment_research_executive.pdf
February 01, 2016 - We did not conduct
updated meta-analysis with new studies. … The effect of antidepressant
treatment on chronic back pain: a meta-analysis. … Sling exercise for chronic low
back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. … Walking exercise for
chronic musculoskeletal pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. … Effectiveness of
self-management of low back pain: systematic review with meta-
analysis.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/XAaYbGVD_xRoMfQ-huJkJq
December 10, 2019 - Meta-analysis of population-based
randomized clinical trials (RCTs) estimated that a screening invitation … A meta-analysis of all-cause mortality in men from the 4
screening trials5,23,58,83 (n = 124 929) did … The
Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the
quality of nonrandomised studies in meta-analysis. … Meta-analysis in
clinical trials. … Meta-analysis of the current prevalence of
screen-detected abdominal aortic aneurysm in
women.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/cervical-cancer-screening
August 21, 2018 - The IPD meta-analysis of data from 4 cotesting trials and 1 primary hrHPV screening trial found lower … The IPD meta-analysis included 176,464 women with 1,214,415 person-years of follow-up, with a total of … The IPD meta-analysis obtained additional data from 5 trials (4 trials of cotesting and a single trial … The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the quality of nonrandomised studies in meta-analysis. … Loop electrosurgical excision procedure and risk of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/engaging-patients-vigilant-partners-safety-systematic-review
February 06, 2019 - intelligence for identifying the prevention of medication incidents causing serious or moderate harm: an analysis … Automated capture of intraoperative adverse events using artificial intelligence: a systematic review and meta-analysis … 2016
Adverse events in hospitalized paediatric patients: a systematic review and a meta-regression … analysis. … December 15, 2014
A meta-analysis of the effectiveness of crew resource management training
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35300/psn-pdf
March 04, 2011 - Systematic review
and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. … Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/suicidal-thoughts-youth-disposition-comments.pdf
April 10, 2025 - Given meta-analysis was unable to
be conducted, it is unclear if the AHRQ Method is fitting
and ideal … We understand the
discomfort of the
reviewer with making
SOE judgments without
a meta-analysis. … Influence of
aerobic exercise on depression in young people: a meta-
analysis. … Thank you for pointing
out this interesting meta
-analysis with
implications for the field
of suicide … Thank you for pointing
out this interesting meta-
analysis with
implications for the field
of suicide
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-262-pharmacotherapy-alcohol-disposition-comments.pdf
November 07, 2023 - of the
meta-analysis. … Although the Skinner meta-analysis (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24520330/)
also included consideration … If we use this information to update our guideline, it wouldn't actually be
our meta-analysis. … Revised here and
elsewhere to “in the
meta-analysis.” … able
to be incorporated into a meta-analysis.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/protocol-pharm-pregnant-women_0.pdf
December 05, 2018 - (i.e., meta-analysis) of the data from those
studies. … We will also consider conducting network meta-analysis using Bayesian methods to
compare the interventions … under consideration following established guidance.44
If we conduct quantitative syntheses (i.e., meta-analysis … The effects of postpartum depression on maternal-infant interaction: A meta-
analysis. … reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use
during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865454/psn-pdf
March 27, 2024 - However, a meta-analysis found that assertive communication training for
nurses improved speaking-up … This difference may speak to the variance
in quality of each training, but the meta-analysis results … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assertive-communication-training-nurses-speak-cases-medical-errors-systematic-review-and-meta … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/identification-barriers-and-enablers-receiving-speaking-message-content-analysis-approach … communication training for nurses to speak up in cases of
medical errors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/tobacco-use-in-children-and-adolescents-primary-care-interventions-2013
August 15, 2013 - A pooled meta-analysis of 7 trials, which included 2328 children and adolescents and examined interventions … In a meta-analysis of 64 trials, 40 of which were school-based, Sussman and Sun 5 found a 4% difference … Results from a pooled meta-analysis of 9 trials (1 trial did not present adequate data and was excluded … from the meta-analysis), which included 26,624 children and adolescents and examined smoking initiation
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psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.212_slideshow.ppt
February 01, 2010 - Relation between consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks and childhood obesity: a prospective, observational analysis … Sexual Abuse in Adolescence
Rates of sexual abuse peak during adolescence
In a meta-analysis, a history … of childhood sexual abuse increased the odds of teen pregnancy 2.2-fold
The analysis estimated that … Childhood sexual abuse and adolescent pregnancy: a meta-analytic update.
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April 25, 2016 - Prevalence of harmful diagnostic errors in hospitalised adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis