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4001. Disposition of Comments Report for The Clinical Utility of Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in Asthma Management (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-197-fractional-exhaled-nitric-oxide-disposition-comments.pdf
      December 20, 2017 - is in the KQ 1c where we actually had enough quantitative data (14 RCTs) and we were able to do meta … - analysis and provided a classic SOE table. … Section 1a follows a standard quantitative diagnostic meta- analysis. … studies, followed by text and figures that show the risk of bias, then a table with the diagnostic meta … In a recent comparative meta-analysis of a variety of tests for diagnosing asthma (e.g. spirometry,

4002. Untitled (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/tympanostomy-tubes_research-protocol.pdf
      November 16, 2015 - Specific methods and metrics (summary measures) to be meta-analyzed will depend on available, reported … We will also explore the possibility of conducting a network meta-analysis of clinical outcomes to compare … Adenoidectomy with or without grommets for children with otitis media: an individual patient data meta-analysis … The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for assessing the quality of nonrandomised studies in meta-analyses … Technical Experts do not do analysis of any kind nor do they contribute to the writing of the report

4003. Disposition of Comments for Pressure Ulcer Treatment Strategies: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pressure-ulcer-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
      May 08, 2013 - The Hutchinson meta- analysis includes few pressure ulcer studies. … The meta-analysis of infection differences seemed compelling evidence of gauze harm to all chronic … Having the CER group perform its own meta-analysis of effects of gauze vs the same occlusive dressings1 … methods were discussed; however, most of the results were heterogeneous and were not placed into a meta-analysis … (excluded from analysis as having no original data, but the meta-analysis appeared original.) 7 Wiechula

4004. Life-Threatening Infant Overdose of Sodium Chloride | PSNet
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      December 23, 2020 - The prevalence of medication-related adverse events in inpatients-a systematic review and meta-analysis … Association of Adverse Effects of Medical Treatment With Mortality in the United States: A Secondary Analysis … Prevalence of Medication Errors Among Paediatric Inpatients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. … preventable adverse drug events and medication errors in hospital settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

4005. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      February 26, 2025 - For example, the authors of a 2008 meta-analysis found CT to be 91% sensitive and 90% specific for diagnosing … Case Analysis This case involved a patient presenting with high-risk abdominal pain. … Acute appendicitis: meta-analysis of diagnostic performance of CT and graded compression US related … Diagnostic utility of CT for small bowel obstruction: systematic review and meta-analysis.

4006. Management of suspected opioid overdose with Naloxone by Emergency Medical Services personnel (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/emt-naloxon_research-protocol.pdf
      November 29, 2016 - If sufficient data are available, meta-analyses will be conducted to summarize data and obtain more … To determine whether meta-analysis could be meaningfully performed, we will consider the risk of bias … If meta-analysis is performed, randomized controlled trials will be analyzed separately from observational … Meta-regression may be conducted to explore statistical heterogeneity using additional variables on … The changing face of heroin use in the United States: a retrospective analysis of the past 50 years.

4007. chronic-fatigue-protocol (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2014 - They will have a serious or “fatal” flaw in design, analysis, or reporting; large amounts of missing … Meta-analyses will be conducted to summarize data and obtain more precise estimates on outcomes for … To determine whether meta-analysis could be meaningfully performed, we will consider the quality of … Meta-regression may be conducted to explore statistical heterogeneity using additional variables on … Technical Experts do not do analysis of any kind nor contribute to the writing of the report and have

4008. Multiple Missed Opportunities for Suicide Risk Assessment in Emergency and Primary Care Settings | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/multiple-missed-opportunities-suicide-risk-assessment-emergency-and-primary-care-settings
      May 26, 2021 - A recent meta-analysis examining the sensitivity of inquiring about suicidal thoughts showed that the … non-psychiatric settings (e.g., general medical practices), the sensitivity was only 22%. 4 Another meta-analysis … An analysis of > 200,000 PHQ-9s showed that a positive screen on question #9 was associated with an … Diagnostic error in medicine: analysis of 583 physician-reported errors. … Association between suicidal ideation and suicide: meta-analyses of odds ratios, sensitivity, specificity

4009. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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      October 05, 2010 - Online: October 5, 2010 4 Methods Since there are limited head to head trials, perhaps network meta … analysis can be utilized to answer some of the questions or clarify some of the issues. ] We were … unable to conduct network meta-analyses in this review. … The questions they addressed in their analysis are the most clinically relevant and their suggestions … General This meta analysis was very strict and selective in the literature included, eliminating all

4010. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cesarean-birth-2010_research-protocol.pdf
      January 01, 2010 - Numerous meta-analyses and systematic reviews (particularly Cochrane Collaboration products) exist … We will use additional searches of the reference lists of existing systematic reviews or meta- analyses … Data from studies that are considered to be fair or good will be included in the analysis. … Poor studies will be identified but not included in the data analysis for the relevant KQ. … consultation, we will determine if the data are appropriate to conduct quantitative syntheses such as meta

4011. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
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      July 27, 2023 - The MHS I report centered its analysis on the interventions for heparin, focusing on the implementation … Heparin therapy reduces 28-day mortality in adult severe sepsis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis … A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis Comparing Prophylactic and Therapeutic Low Molecular Weight … In: Making Healthcare Safer III: A Critical Analysis of Existing and Emerging Patient Safety Practices … The MHS I report centered its analysis on the interventions for heparin, focusing on the implementation

4012. Facilitator Guide: Build Your SSI Prevention Bundle (doc file)
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      January 01, 2017 - duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill adult patients: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis

4013. Coordinated Spontaneous Awakening and Breathing Trials Protocol | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      January 01, 2017 - duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill adult patients: Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis

4014. Section 5, Table 3 (pdf file)
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      August 01, 2014 - Properly powered and conducted randomized controlled trial (RCT); well-conducted systematic review or meta … - analysis of homogeneous RCTs.

4015. Appendix C: Other AHRQ Initiatives and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      August 01, 2025 - two EPC evidence reports: (1) Postpartum Care up to 1 Year After Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

4016. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33604/psn-pdf
      December 15, 2024 - A meta-analysis of 13 studies of pharmacist interventions at transitions of care estimated a 37% reduction

4017. Physiologic Predictors of the Need for Trauma Center Care: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/predictors-trauma-care_research-protocol.pdf
      May 31, 2017 - We will assess whether quantitative synthesis (i.e., meta-analysis) is possible based on the quantity … and quality of the data from included studies, and we will provide a qualitative synthesis if meta-analysis … To determine whether meta-analysis could be meaningfully performed, we will consider the risk of bias … We will perform meta-analysis using random effects models only if evidence is suitable for combining … Chapter 8: Meta-analysis of test performance when there is a "gold standard".

4018. Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic Medications in Patients With Epilepsy (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epilepsy-medicine_research-protocol.pdf
      February 01, 2008 - Upon review of available data for each outcome, those endpoints amenable for meta-analysis will be quantitatively … to assess the heterogeneity of our meta- analyses’ conclusions. … We will also consider measures of heterogeneity from our meta-analyses in evaluating consistency. … For example, when a meta-analysis is performed, we will evaluate the confidence interval around the … Meta-Analysis in clinical trials. Controlled Clin Trials 1986;7:177-188. 43.

4019. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/vte-protocol-8-4-10.pdf
      February 01, 2008 - A manual search of references of clinical trials, meta-analysis, and systematic reviews will be conducted … We will conduct meta-analyses when 2 or more studies adequate for pooling are available for any outcome … will be conducted to assess the effect of heterogeneity (both clinical and methodological) on our meta-analysis … For example, when a meta-analysis is performed, we will evaluate the confidence interval around the … Meta-Analysis in clinical trials. Controlled Clin Trials. 1986 ;7 :177-188. 10.

4020. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/blood-clots-hip-knee-surgery_research-protocol.pdf
      February 01, 2008 - A manual search of references of clinical trials, meta-analysis, and systematic reviews will be conducted … We will conduct meta-analyses when 2 or more studies adequate for pooling are available for any outcome … will be conducted to assess the effect of heterogeneity (both clinical and methodological) on our meta-analysis … For example, when a meta-analysis is performed, we will evaluate the confidence interval around the … Meta-Analysis in clinical trials. Controlled Clin Trials. 1986 ;7 :177-188. 10.