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81. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2008 - administrative databases and surveys suggested that provider/hospital characteristics, including RP procedure … Clinicians were more likely to recommend procedures they performed regardless of tumor grades and PSA … Medium Analysis of 3 RCTs with unclear methods of allocation. … • Clinicians were more likely to recommend procedures they performed for patients with the same tumor … There was a decrease in length of stay in hospitals above vs. below the mean number of procedures.

82. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Update of the PTSD Repository Evidence Base (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2022 - However, heterogeneity of review methods, scope, and data presentation make it difficult to synthesize … Methods Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review Detailed inclusion and exclusion … / or random allocation/ or single-blind method/ or Placebos/ 22. … Statistical analysis method for primary PTSD outcome e. … Methods V. References VII. Summary of Protocol Amendments VIII. Technical Experts IX.

83. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Update of the PTSD Repository (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2021 - However, heterogeneity of review methods, scope, and data presentation make it difficult to synthesize … Methods Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review Detailed inclusion and exclusion … / or random allocation/ or single-blind method/ 39. … / or random allocation/ or single-blind method/ 22. … Methods V. References VII. Summary of Protocol Amendments VIII. Technical Experts IX.

84. Continuous-Outcomes-Quantitative-Synthesis Methods (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2011 - Using this method gives similar results to the previous two methods (Figure 4). … data include sample size weights, 33 bootstrap methods, 34 multiple imputation methods, 35, 36 … the interval method, 37 and the prognostic method. 37 These methods are complex and don’t permit … choose a valid method with which they are comfortable. … There is no consensus as to which method of imputation is best, and most methods tend to give similar

85. Having a breast biopsy. A review of the research for women and thier families (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2016 - You will lie on your back or side for this procedure. … used 97 to 99 of these women, depending on the exact method used Stereotactic-guided core-needle … biopsy 97 to 99 of these women, depending on the exact method used 92 to 99 of these women, depending … on the exact method used Freehand core- needle biopsy 91 of these women* 98 of these women* Open … Pain Women who have an open surgical biopsy sometimes need prescription pain medicine after the procedure

86. Towards a Framework for Communicating Confidence in Methodological Recommendations for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2013 - Methods Research Report. … Mantel-Haenszel method Inverse-variance method (fixed effect) Logistic regression (fixed effect … Testable Statements Statements are testable when a procedure (“test”) exists that can inform on the … In addition, it is expected that most peers will agree that properly selected procedures or tests can … (odds ratio metric) Mantel-Haenszel method (various metrics) Inverse-variance method (normal within

87. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    February 22, 2012 - Behavioral methods should be used before considering the use of drugs. … Methods A. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. … - The sampling frame and method of recruitment are adequately described. … - The method and setting are the same for all study participants.

88. Surveillance and Identification of Signals for Updating Systematic Reviews: Implementation and Early Experience | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 01, 2017 - Questions and Draft Reports Submit SEADs Resources for Getting Involved Research Methods … & Tools Research Methods & Tools Tools & Software Education Resources About … Methods have been developed for assessing signals of the need for updating, but these methods have been … conclusions, and an assessment of whether the new findings provided a signal according to the Ottawa Method … and/or the RAND Method, on a conclusion-by-conclusion basis.

89. Topic 0589 Cleaning and Monitoring of HAIs NSD SJ Clean (pdf file)
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    March 11, 2013 - technologies (e.g. fogging, UV light); coating with disinfectants (e.g. copper) Comparator(s): Different method … technologies (e.g. fogging, UV light); coating with disinfectants (e.g. copper) Comparator(s): Different method … • What methods of training, education and motivation (e.g. team building with Infection Control and … • What is the impact the various cleaning methods on room turnover, employee or patient health risk

90. Empirical and Simulation-Based Comparison of Univariate and Multivariate Meta-Analysis for Binary Outcomes | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 01, 2017 - & Tools Research Methods & Tools Tools & Software Education Resources About … Depending on the estimated covariance between the compared effects, the multivariate methods can yield … tighter or wider confidence intervals than univariate methods. … conclusions from the meta-analyses in the empirical sample would remain qualitatively the same with either method … cases, conclusions based on the main effects of each outcome are likely to remain similar with either method

91. Cervical Ripening in the Outpatient Setting | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    May 01, 2020 - Traditionally CR has been performed as an inpatient procedure, and while there is variation, it can require … The risks of CR may be mitigated through the choice of CR method and clinical management. … KQ2a: How do effectiveness and harms vary by choice of mechanical method in the inpatient versus the … US Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual.  … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Name/procedure-manual .

92. Vitamin-D-Calcium-Protocol-130611 (pdf file)
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    September 13, 2013 - • Interventions o Serum concentration of 25(OH)D or 1,25 (OH)2D and the method used. … Methods A. … Columns will be added to the data tables showing the serum assay method for vitamin D. … In: Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. … In: Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

93. Cystic-Fibrosis-Hgh Surveillance (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2012 - Methods ............................................................................................. … Methods 2.1 Literature Searches Using the search strategy employed for the original report, … an evidence table, we assessed whether the new findings provided a signal according to the Ottawa Method … and/or the RAND Method suggesting the need for an update. … nonsignificant to significant) B2 A change in relative effect size of at least 50 percent RAND Method

94. Disposition of Comments Report for Core Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for Diagnosis of Breast Lesions: An Update to the 2009 Report (pdf file)
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    September 10, 2014 - Methods Meta-analysis of nine studies reporting the odds of requiring only one surgical procedure were … Most open surgical biopsies are preceded by an image guided needle wire localization procedure. … We used the term “additional surgical procedures”. … The determinants of recurrence and survival go far beyond the biopsy method. … added value when more than one method is used), and what is the diagnostic yield of biopsy procedures

95. Global Health Evidence Evaluation Framework | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    November 01, 2017 - Questions and Draft Reports Submit SEADs Resources for Getting Involved Research Methods … & Tools Research Methods & Tools Tools & Software Education Resources About … Methods With input from the TEP we identified six existing evidence frameworks for public health/global … All frameworks focus on efficacy and/or effectiveness with most attention going to the allocation method … of study participants to the intervention (randomization versus other method) in assessing study quality

96. Closing the Quality Gap Series: The Effects of Bundled Payment Strategies on Health Care Spending and Quality of Care | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2020 - For example, a single payment could include a surgical procedure and followup care. … Bundled payment program designs are expected to vary widely in terms of what types of procedures or diagnoses … Administrative cost of payment method. … “Anchor” of the bundle: acute condition, chronic condition, major procedure, and minor procedure. … Methods A.

97. Use of a Clinical Pathway To Facilitate the Translation and Utilization of AHRQ EPC Report Findings | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    February 01, 2020 - & Tools Research Methods & Tools Tools & Software Education Resources About … Pilot Project Purpose Clinical pathways are one method of integrating evidence into local health care … Clinical pathways are one method of promoting the uptake of evidence into clinical practice. … Methods. UPHS is a multicenter academic health care system in the Philadelphia region. … Methods Research Report.

98. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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    June 23, 2011 - For example, a single payment could include a surgical procedure and followup care. … Bundled payment program designs are expected to vary widely in terms of what types of procedures or … o Administrative cost of payment method. … , and minor procedure … Methods A.

99. Methods Guide Atkins (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2011 - further empiric evidence develops and our understanding of better methods improves. … surveys, pharmacoepidemiologic studies, and large case series or registries of devices or surgical procedures … had less severe CHF, more comorbidities and were more likely to have had a recent cardiac event or procedure … community populations.21 Clinical experts, population based surveys, outcome studies, and disease or procedure … published results of randomised controlled trials and non-randomised studies evaluating four orthopaedic procedures

100. Sports Injuries | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Questions and Draft Reports Submit SEADs Resources for Getting Involved Research Methods … & Tools Research Methods & Tools Tools & Software Education Resources About … Treatment often begins with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method to relieve pain, … Effective Health Care (EHC) Program Evidence Reports Health Topics Research Methods