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441. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 23 Genetic Testing (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/genetic-testing-developmental-disabilities_disposition-comments.pdf
     June 30, 2015 - These tests are not considered one test, although they are based on the same genetic testing method … These sequencing tests may use the Sanger method or next-generation sequencing platforms. … Peer Reviewer 2 Methods The methods are the appropriate methods to address the stated guiding questions … In this report, aCGH/microarray is considered a testing method, not a clinical test. … Listing as a PCR test isn’t useful without a detection method – e.g.

442. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/adhd_research-protocol.pdf
     August 10, 2010 - Methods A. … framework for rating reports on selection bias, study design, confounders, blinding, data collection method … specific factors such as 1) duration or dose of intervention, 2) type of treatment provider, and 3) method … Finally, we will attempt to explore the impact of key methodological study limitations, in particular … NOTE: The following protocol elements are standard procedures for all protocols. VIII.

443. 8 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_chou_assessing_harms_when_comparing.pdf
     November 01, 2008 - For example, surgical procedures and medical devices often become widely disseminated with few or no … from surgical or other invasive interventions often consist of a series of patients who received the procedure … Principles and Quantitative Methods. … The Cochrane Non-Randomised Studies Methods Group (NRSMG); 1999. … A novel method based on the conclusions of international consensus meetings: application to drug-induced

444. Disposition of Comments for Strategies To Prevent Weight Gain Among Adults (pdf file)
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     March 25, 2013 - criteria have often been applied to medical treatments such as drugs, devices, or (less frequently) procedures … Thanks TEP 1 Methods I felt that the methods were appropriate. … Peer Reviewer 5 Methods Inclusion/exclusion: Justifiable Thanks Peer Reviewer 5 Methods Search … surprising that the strength of the evidence for the majority of comparisons were low, based on the method … Was the type of study (e.g. the weight maintenance method utilized) associated with reporting on adherence

445. Disposition of Comments for CER 157 Appendicitis (pdf file)
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     December 14, 2015 - conceptualize deferred treatment strategies as diagnostic tests (that is, we only consider diagnostic procedures … Rather, it is added to the procedure of lap appe if the appendix is found to be normal. … I think combining a surgical procedure with radiologic tests and clinical evaluations in the review … It is an expensive and invasive procedure with morbidity that can be life threatening. … These studies are useful as they describe the method of risk stratification of patients using clinical

446. Assessing the Impact of Indexing Performance Measure Codes on the Perceived Value of EPC Reports to Health Systems (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2018 - Impact of Indexing Performance Measure Codes on the Perceived Value of EPC Reports to Health Systems Methods … Methods Research Report. … We welcome comments on this Methods Research Project. … The clinical scenario exercises were assessed using a “before and after” method using time as the outcome … patients having documented weight loss counseling prior to undergoing anti-urinary incontinence procedures

447. DEcIDE 33: Summary Variables in Observational Resesarch: Propensity Scores and Disease Risk Scores (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2012 - A rationale for use of either summary method should be provided by the researchers who use these methods … some of the covariates may not be associated with increased cardiovascular risk, variable selection procedures … However, this may involve subjective decisions such as the type of variable selection procedure, whether … cardiovascular disease confer relatively modest increases in disease probability, variable selection procedures … TPA and stroke – comparison of methods Method No.

448. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoarthritis-pain_research-protocol.pdf
     August 05, 2010 - Methods A. … Our research team will use appropriate procedures to reduce bias and enhance consistency in our study … concomitant medications, GI bleeding risk, cardiovascular risk); interventions (dose and duration); method … head- to-head trials of topical versus oral NSAIDs using a random effects model (Dersimonian-Laird method … NOTE: The following protocol elements are standard procedures for all protocols. VIII.

449. Disposition of Comments for Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening and Treatment of Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Depression (pdf file)
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     November 14, 2017 - authors examined the most significant, relevant resources and databases and followed appropriate procedures … TEP #5 Methods Also, in Appendix E List of Excluded Studies. … Peer Reviewer #1 Methods All criteria, methods, and statistics, are reasonable. … Peer Reviewer #2 Methods The search strategy was appropriate. … We have added the inclusion of power to our methods description. 63.

450. Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer Update (pdf file)
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     December 09, 2014 - Peer Reviewer #2 Methods Methods described are straightforward. Thank you. TEP #2 Methods Yes. … TEP #3 Methods 1. … Our conclusion remains that BT, an invasive procedure, is not widely used in RT for head and neck … Our conclusion remains that BT, an invasive procedure, is not widely used in RT for head and neck … Our conclusion remains that BT, an invasive procedure, is not widely used in RT for head and neck

451. #06 Developmental Delays ADHD, and Autism (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/developmental-delays-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
     December 01, 2015 - Please see the methods section for more details about this process. … interested in innovations in drugs and biologics, medical devices, screening and diagnostic tests, procedures … identification of new (and new uses of existing) pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic tests and procedures … For purposes of horizon scanning, AHRQ’s interests are broad and encompass drugs, devices, procedures … Executive Summary Background Methods Results Discussion

452. #06 Developmental Delays ADHD, and Autism (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/developmental-delays-horizon-scan-high-impact-1512.pdf
     December 01, 2015 - Please see the methods section for more details about this process. … interested in innovations in drugs and biologics, medical devices, screening and diagnostic tests, procedures … identification of new (and new uses of existing) pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic tests and procedures … For purposes of horizon scanning, AHRQ’s interests are broad and encompass drugs, devices, procedures … Executive Summary Background Methods Results Discussion

453. Behavioral Programs for Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
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     September 11, 2015 - Method of communication (e.g., individual vs. … Methods of delivery and communication e. Degree of tailoring f. … of communication, and method of delivery). … outperforms the standard Dersimonian-Laird method. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

454. Assessing-The-Risk-Of-Bias-In-Systematic-Reviews-Of-Health-Care-Interventions (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2005 - individual judgments such as dual independent assessment of risk of bias with an unbiased reconciliation method … studies are inadequately powered.5 In addition to concerns regarding the validity of such assessments, methodological … studies have raised concerns about the limited reliability of risk-of-bias judgments.7, 8 We do … assessment should include a minimum of two independent reviewers per study with an unbiased reconciliation method … Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. AHRQ Publication No. 08-05118-EF.

455. Disposition of Comments Report for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (pdf file)
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     November 30, 2012 - Reviewer #2 General Comments The authors seem to disregard statistical process control as a viable method … I think adding some summary of method of ascertainment of adherence is helpful when looking across … However, this report focuses on changes in infection rates over time, so as long as the method of identifying … Simulation almost certainly is a good way to improve performance of procedures, and probably is a good … The recommendation for time series studies is useful, but it is not clear why this method was singled

456. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hepatitis-c_research-protocol.pdf
     November 30, 2011 - Methods A. … , and diagnosis), eligibility and exclusion criteria, hepatitis C treatments and comparisons, the method … AHRQ Methods Guide 18 to grade strength of evidence. … Current methods of the US Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

457. Introduction-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/introduction-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
     April 26, 2012 - However, funding proposals may also lack specificity in analysis plans, procedures, measurements, … Furthermore, it serves as a reference for increasing the transparency of the methods used in a study … Update on the methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: insufficient evidence. … Extension of kaplan-meier methods in observational studies with time-varying treatment. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

458. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/chronic-cough_research-protocol.pdf
     October 22, 2012 - These methods, however, have had limited acceptance within the broader clinical community, and their … Such a measurement method could also be clinically useful to practicing clinicians when evaluating the … Assessing Applicability We will assess applicability across our key questions using the method described … in the Methods Guide.15,19 In brief, this latter method uses the PICOTS (Population, Intervention, … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

459. Disposition of Comments Technical Brief 30 Assessment Tools for Palliative Care (pdf file)
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     May 04, 2017 - Sharon Inouye's Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for delirium and Meg Campbell's RDOS -- respiratory … Thank you for your comment. 7 Peer Reviewer #2 Methods Overall, the methods are clearly stated. … Explanations should be provided in the text on why this method was selected and information provided … Thank you for your comment. 54 Key Informant #5 Methods Methods are clear for researchers. … Again, this is a gap that is not identified, as a direct result of the method chosen.

460. Disposition of Comments Technical Brief 30 Assessment Tools for Palliative Care (pdf file)
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     May 04, 2017 - Sharon Inouye's Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for delirium and Meg Campbell's RDOS -- respiratory … Thank you for your comment. 7 Peer Reviewer #2 Methods Overall, the methods are clearly stated. … Explanations should be provided in the text on why this method was selected and information provided … Thank you for your comment. 54 Key Informant #5 Methods Methods are clear for researchers. … Again, this is a gap that is not identified, as a direct result of the method chosen.