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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/crohns-disease-future_research.pdf
July 01, 2016 - ................................................................................................3
Methods … ES-1
Methods
Stakeholder Identification
We solicited recommendations from the American College … Stakeholder Engagement
Overview
We used a modified Delphi method to identify and prioritize existing … The Delphi method involved iterative rounds of responses by
group members, providing aggregated feedback … The Delphi method involves iterative rounds of responses by
group members, providing aggregated feedback
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Methods guide for medical test reviews. … Improved procedure for eluting DNA from dried blood spots. Clin Chem 1996 Jul;42(7):1115-6. … Timing of collection
Storage technique (e.g., fresh, frozen, paraffin, formalin)
Complexity of test method … When evaluating DNA-based molecular tests, the complexity of the test method, laboratory-to-laboratory … Improved procedure for eluting DNA from dried blood spots. Clin Chem 1996 Jul;42(7):1115-6.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Methods guide for medical test reviews. … Improved procedure for eluting DNA from dried blood spots. Clin Chem 1996 Jul;42(7):1115-6. … Timing of collection
Storage technique (e.g., fresh, frozen, paraffin, formalin)
Complexity of test method … When evaluating DNA-based molecular tests, the complexity of the test method, laboratory-to-laboratory … Improved procedure for eluting DNA from dried blood spots. Clin Chem 1996 Jul;42(7):1115-6.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/procalcitonin/research-protocol
April 26, 2011 - Guide , 10 the general approach to grading individual comparative studies will be performed by using a method … Did the analysis of outcome data incorporate a method for handling confounders such as statistical adjustment … Methods,
D. … Methods,
D. … The pooling method will involve inverse variance weighting and a random effects model.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer78_procalcitonin_disposition_20121210.pdf
October 05, 2012 - No response necessary
PR (#2) Methods The methods are very nicely presented and easy to
follow. … The pooling method
involves inverse variance weighting and a random effects model. … Brahams Kryptor, one that used a semi-
quantitative version of this assay and one that didn't
record the method … source (children aged 1 - 36
months) is the Manzano et al study that employed a semi-
quantitative PCT method … Luminescence method? Ambiguous and vague.
Yes, Lumi signifies luminescence.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_11-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
January 03, 2012 - several ways
(e.g., a single diagnosis code, multiple diagnosis
codes, a combination of diagnosis and procedure … This kind of propensity score
approach is a good method for validating the
results of conventional … methods have been used to build confidence in
results. … Stat Methods
Med Res. 2009;18(1):53-65.
20. … An
introduction to the methods of epidemiology.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetic-neuropathy-disposition-170707.pdf
March 24, 2017 - The findings may
have been different had a different analytical method
been conducted. … in pain77 as clinically meaningful; findings may
have been different with a different analytical
method … Finally, invasive procedure
which are richly reimbursed by insurance payers
(epidural stimulators) … We agree that newer
pharmaceutical agents and invasive procedures
are more likely to have higher-quality … For
nonpharmacologic treatments, invasive
procedures involving devices (i.e., spinal cord
stimulators
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetic-neuropathy-disposition-170707.pdf
March 24, 2017 - The findings may
have been different had a different analytical method
been conducted. … in pain77 as clinically meaningful; findings may
have been different with a different analytical
method … Finally, invasive procedure
which are richly reimbursed by insurance payers
(epidural stimulators) … We agree that newer
pharmaceutical agents and invasive procedures
are more likely to have higher-quality … For
nonpharmacologic treatments, invasive
procedures involving devices (i.e., spinal cord
stimulators
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/anxiety-children/research-protocol
September 13, 2016 - If meta-analysis is deemed appropriate, we plan to use the DerSimonian and Laird random effect method … included in the analysis is larger than 18 28 ; otherwise, the DerSimonian and Laird random effect method … Otherwise, a Bayesian approach based on Lu and Ades method will be used 31 . … Assessing Applicability
We will follow the procedures outlined in the EPC Methods Guide for Comparative … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/colorectal-cancer-staging_disposition-comments.pdf
November 20, 2014 - mixed-effects model to make direct
comparison and the models could be fit using SAS, PROC
NLMIXED procedure … Peer Reviewer 4 Methods Page 16, one typo -- Al-Sukhni et al., Primary method of analysis:
hierarchical … Methods: The statistical method looks at relative risk which
makes no clinical sense for diagnostic … NEMA standard XR 27 - 2012,
X-ray Equipment for Interventional Procedures User Quality
Control Mode … Studies of AEC procedures
(continued)
Public Reviewer 2
(Medical Imaging
and Technology
Alliance
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/suicide-prevention_disposition-comments.pdf
October 04, 2016 - Peer Reviewer
#4
Methods Overall, the Methods section was excellent. … TEP #3 Methods Overall the methods are appropriate to the questions of
interest. … SAMHSA encourages grantees to use
state data systems in their local
evaluation procedures, so the data … resources to facilitate and
encourage state grantees to use data
systems in their local evaluation
procedures … Data
linkage procedures should be IRB
approved and subject to data use policies
and agreements.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disposition-of-comments-cer-192-anxiety-in-children.pdf
August 31, 2017 - Further,
given the complexity of the SOE
procedures and their heavy use in
examining the data/studies … The EPC methods guide on assessing
the strength of evidence was cited in
the report method section; … analysis (pp.
17, 38, 56-57)
The authors propose an ambitious set
of subgroup analyses in the method … I have one
question/comment about the analytic
procedures for part of the review,
one caveat that … Regarding the analytic procedures for
the subgroup analyses, the contrasts
that were tested did not
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_slutsky_comparing_medical_interventions.pdf
November 01, 2008 - care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive
Methods … The Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews is a living document, and will be updated as … further empiric evidence develops and our understanding of better methods improves. … Methods Guide for
Comparative Effectiveness Reviews [posted November 2008]. Rockville, MD. … The methods papers in this series were written in response to these specific challenges.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medical-interventions-comparing_methods.pdf
November 01, 2008 - care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive
Methods … The Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews is a living document, and will be updated as … further empiric evidence develops and our understanding of better methods improves. … Methods Guide for
Comparative Effectiveness Reviews [posted November 2008]. Rockville, MD. … The methods papers in this series were written in response to these specific challenges.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/anxiety-children_research-protocol.pdf
September 12, 2016 - If meta-analysis is deemed appropriate, we plan to use the DerSimonian and Laird
random effect method … studies included in the analysis is larger than 1828; otherwise, the DerSimonian and
Laird random effect method … Otherwise, a Bayesian
approach based on Lu and Ades method will be used31. … Assessing Applicability
We will follow the procedures outlined in the EPC Methods Guide for Comparative … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/skin-lesions-evaluation_technical-brief.pdf
December 01, 2014 - Methods. … clearance, the intended use stated in its FDA approval summary was for use during endoscopic
medical procedures … Fluorescence diagnosis of face-located basal
cell carcinomas: a new dermatological
procedure which … summary is for the
imaging of the
internal
microstructure of
tissues during
endoscopic medical
procedures … (USA)
www.eosciences.com
• Unproven procedure
• Filed a pre-market approval
application in June
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hemorrhage-postpartum_disposition-comments.pdf
April 28, 2015 - The term “initial second line procedure”
may be confusing. … I believe the term “second line procedure”
or “second line therapy” suffices. … We deliberately used “initial” as
some women may undergo multiple
procedures or surgeries considered … Key Informant #1 Methods Methods are clearly defined and logical for this
systematic review. … A universally
accepted definition of postpartum hemorrhage and a
universally accepted method to measure
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/reporting-quiz.ppt
January 01, 2009 - for:
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Training Modules for Systematic Reviews Methods … True
False
Methods and Results
Methods and Results
In writing a report on a comparative effectiveness … review, it is not necessary to link the Methods and Results sections. … There should always be a strong link between what is reported in the Methods and Results sections. … reading about the results of the assessments as initially described in the Methods section..
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/case-management_research-protocol.pdf
June 06, 2011 - Methods
A. … Our research team will use appropriate procedures to reduce bias and enhance consistency in
our study-selection … These procedures include using dual reviewers to review abstracts
and full-text articles for inclusion … eligibility and exclusion
criteria; case management intervention and comparisons; the outcome-ascertainment method … NOTE: The following protocol elements are standard procedures for all protocols.
VIII.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/schizophrenia-adult_research-protocol.pdf
September 23, 2016 - include clear descriptions of the
population, setting, interventions, and comparison groups; a valid method … the past, this evidence will not undergo this sufficiency assessment
process and will undergo the procedures … Assessment procedure to ascertain sufficiency of evidence: All studies will
undergo quality assessment … for all intervention
areas in Key Question
2 were to undergo full
data abstraction and
synthesis procedures … Those areas
deemed insufficient
would undergo limited
data abstraction and
synthesis procedures.