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121. Template for Reports Developed (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2011 - identified studies may report on newly emerged interventions, devices, technologies, diagnostic tests, procedures … meta-analyses ripe for updating). 28-31 Cumulative meta-analysis (CMA) is a statistical procedure … inflated rate of type-I error arising from repeated hypothesis testing. 32 Moreover, the use of this procedure … treatment modalities (e.g., devices, pharmaceutical products, surgery, diagnostic tests, and other procedures … of Ottawa (the Ottawa method). 19 The RAND method is based on the combination of external domain

122. Slide 1
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     January 01, 2013 - Although not different from within drug or within procedure/surgery comparisons, understanding the recommendations … Different magnitude of misclassification in drug exposure versus procedure comparison: Misclassification … of exposure might be greater with drugs than with devices/procedures. … Different Magnitude of Misclassification in Drug Exposure Versus Procedure Comparison Using dispensing … On the other hand, assessments of exposure to surgery or another procedure are more straightforward and

123. Making Healthcare Safer IV: Interventions to Prevent Nonventilator Hospital-acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP) for Inpatients (pdf file)
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     August 05, 2024 - https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.o rg/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and- processes/procedure-manual … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual … /uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-vi-criteria-assessing-internal-validity-individual-studies … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual … /uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-vi-criteria-assessing-internal-validity-individual-studies

124. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2023 - risk factors for MDRO infection are complex and include exposure to devices used in invasive medical procedures … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and- processes/procedure-manual … /procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-vi-criteria-assessing-internal-validity-individual-studies … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual

125. 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.

126. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and Nonsurgical Therapy in Adults With Metabolic Conditions and a Body Mass Index of 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m2 (pdf file)
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     June 05, 2013 - procedure is uncertain at best. … Peer Reviewer 1 Methods Methods are appropriate None needed Peer Reviewer 2 Methods p. 6: Technical … Peer Reviewer 5 Methods I found the methods very confusing, as they were inadequately described We … Peer Reviewer 5 Methods There are no statistical methods - e.g. how was absolute change calculated, … However, they strayed from their initial intent and method by including one published paper by Himpens

127. The series of articles beginning with this issue of the Journal form the most up-to-date version of the Guide for Conducting Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2009 - In 1996, for example, the procedures used by EPCs, documented in AHRQ’s Manual for Conducting Systematic … studies are more applicable to the spectrum of patients who will use a drug, have a test, or undergo a procedure … different approaches and a lack of sufficiently strong 7 empirical evidence to dictate a single method … Principles of and procedures for systematic reviews [book chapter]. … Challenges in systematic reviews of therapeutic devices and procedures.

128. Cervical Ripening in the Outpatient Setting (pdf file)
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     December 18, 2019 - Traditionally CR has been performed as an inpatient procedure, and while there is variation, it can … US Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.o rg/Page/Name/procedure-manual. … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Name/procedure-manual https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org … /Page/Name/procedure-manual https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/cer-methods-guide/overview https

129. Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews - Expanded Guidance on Selected Quantitative Synthesis Topics (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2013 - The proper method of performing control rate meta-regression is discussed. … The proper method of performing control rate meta-regression is discussed. … would need to be verified by a more comprehensive method. … section of their report that pertains to “method of combining studies.” … Headings Subheadings Required Reporting Methods for combining study estimates Statistical procedure

130. Methods Research Report: Pilot To Promote Entry of Structured Data Into SRDR (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2019 - Methods Research Report: Pilot To Promote Entry of Structured Data Into SRDR Methods Research Report … Promote Entry of Structured Data Into the Systematic Review Data Repository (SRDR) Methods … Methods Research Report. … Methods. We completed two steps. … https://srdr.ahrq.gov/projects/published 2 Methods The overall methods for this project were

131. Use of Observational Studies in Systematic Reviews of (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2010 - Use of Observational Studies in Systematic Reviews of Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness … further empiric evidence develops and our understanding of better methods improves. … Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews [posted June 2010]. Rockville, MD. … A paucity of RCT evidence is common, particularly for many surgical and diagnostic procedures, and for … The registry data confirmed that the choice between the two procedures in the community varied substantially

132. Inclusion of Nonrandomized Studies of Interventions in Systematic Reviews of Intervention Effectiveness: An Update | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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133. Knowledge Briefs: Public Deliberation | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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134. Education Resources | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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135. Avoiding Bias in Selecting Studies | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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136. breast-biopsy-update-130920 (pdf file)
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     September 20, 2013 - , the most frequently used procedures. … If the breast lesion to be biopsied is not palpable, an imaging method (i.e., stereotactic mammography … Methods A. … , age may affect test performance because the consistency of the breast tissue changes over time), method … or single-blind method or placebos or cross-over studies or crossover procedure or double blind procedure

137. Disposition of Comments_Technical Brief No. 48_Use of Life Cycle Assessment in the Healthcare Industry: Environmental Impacts and Emissions Associated With Products, Processes and Waste (pdf file)
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     November 20, 2024 - KI Reviewer #2 Introduction [pg. 2, "Embedded procedures within healthcare education and healthcare … KI reviewer #1 Methods No comment N/A Peer reviewer #1 Methods The Methods are clearly described. … KI Reviewer #2 Methods [pg. 5, 2.3 Procedure, "are different in developed compared to developing countries … KI Reviewer #2 Methods [pg. 5, 2.3 Procedure, "mandates can drive decarbonization strategies"]: can … Clarification on these parameters, such as for laparoscopic procedures, would be beneficial.

138. Methods-Guide-Chapter-Prioritization-And-Selection-Of-Harms-For-Inclusion-In-Systematic-Reviews (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2018 - No EPC report described the method used to select or prioritize harms, though most reported on serious … utilize a prioritization process, it found insufficient evidence to recommend a specific prioritization method … a GRADE-like scoring/prioritization method), the workgroup concluded that it is unclear whether using … The method used to prioritize harms should be concordant with methods used to select outcomes related … Reporting Methods Used to Select Harms 10.

139. 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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140. Disposition of Comments for CER 181 Mental Health Care (pdf file)
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     December 19, 2016 - or capsule form in drinks or maybe some other method like an inhaler for example. … This method of presentation helps readers who are looking for answers to specific questions. … percent for the intermediate outcome of percentage of patients getting target levels of A-CRA treatment procedures … study does not explicitly meet one of the criteria on some checklist the reviewers assume that the procedure … Peer Reviewer 1 General I would suggest that instead of assuming that if a procedure was not described