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141. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: 2022 Update of the PTSD-Repository Evidence Base (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2022 - Peer Reviewer #2 (TEP) Methods Methods are appropriate. … We did, however, abstract and classify the assessment procedures used in studies, and these data elements … And I think most people would call the examples in that category “medical devices or procedures” and … So perhaps call this category “device or procedure”. … Peer Reviewer #8 Methods The methods are very well detailed-following a standard protocol.

142. Quantitative Synthesis Chapter 3. Choice of Statistical Model for Combining Studies (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2018 - across more scenarios than other methods. ► However, PL methods may overestimate confidence intervals … • The DL method is also appropriate when between-study heterogeneity is low. 6. … methods. ► Instead, use valid methods that include studies with zero events in one or both arms. ► … For rare binary outcomes, the Peto method or beta-binomial models. … The DL method is also appropriate when between-study heterogeneity is low.

143. 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

144. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2010 - This report includes best practices regarding the choice of method. … The method of exact likelihoods is no longer considered valid for this particular problem. … Methods Example #5 – Missing Data: No study compares RFA to an open surgical procedure (limited or otherwise … procedure success rate off AAD was 71% (95% CI 65%-77%), and the multiple procedure success rate on … method that was used in all or almost all relevant studies, we consider this a moot point.

145. Frameworks for Determining Research Gaps During Systematic Reviews | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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146. Minimal Modeling Approaches to Value of Information Analysis for Health Research | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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147. 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

148. 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.

149. Grading_didactic_faculty_approved (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2013 - evidence (which they call quality of evidence) is calculated from the ratings for each domain by using a method … With respect to non-GRADE approaches, although a system that uses such a method may offer advantages … The third step is to develop an explicit procedure for ensuring a high degree of interrater reliability … The EPC method implies that EPC reviewers can, if they choose, make a global assessment of the overall … /methods.

150. 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

151. 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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152. Meta-analysis of Test Performance Evidence When There is a “Gold Standard” Reference Standard (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Method Description or Comment Does It Have the Desired Characteristics? … Method Description or Comment Does It Have the Desired Characteristics? … This third method is more complicated but is preferred. … Comparative diagnostic performance of three radiological procedures for the detection of lumbar disk … Comparative diagnostic performance of three radiological procedures for the detection of lumbar disk

153. Meta-analysis of Test Performance Evidence When There is a “Gold Standard” Reference Standard (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Method Description or Comment Does It Have the Desired Characteristics? … Method Description or Comment Does It Have the Desired Characteristics? … This third method is more complicated but is preferred. … Comparative diagnostic performance of three radiological procedures for the detection of lumbar disk … Comparative diagnostic performance of three radiological procedures for the detection of lumbar disk

154. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - It can be applied to diagnostic test performance studies (the method of measurement may differ). … number of false-positive results are important when the diagnostic test is followed by an invasive procedure … For example, when a positive diagnostic test is followed by an invasive procedure, then the number of … Either method is considered reasonable. … Regardless of how this is done, the resolution method should be clearly documented so that the entire

155. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - It can be applied to diagnostic test performance studies (the method of measurement may differ). … number of false-positive results are important when the diagnostic test is followed by an invasive procedure … For example, when a positive diagnostic test is followed by an invasive procedure, then the number of … Either method is considered reasonable. … Regardless of how this is done, the resolution method should be clearly documented so that the entire

156. CER 221 Disposition of Comments: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Therapies in Adult Patients With Exacerbation of COPD (pdf file)
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     October 11, 2019 - We followed the EPC methods guide for the methods and reporting and made changes to clarify the methods … General Comments Issues around outcomes: A fully defined outcome includes domain, measure, metric, method … However, we added the HKSJ method and profile likelihood as sensitivity analysis and presented the … : No Methods of analysis Are the methods appropriate? … We clarified this in the methods. Peer reviewer #6 Methods Methods: 1.

157. Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 269: Respectful Maternity Care (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2024 - and equitable intrapartum and postpartum care, but it lacks a standard definition, clear measurement method … Methods This review follows standard methods for systematic reviews1 based on methods developed by … Methods are discussed in detail in the full report and in Appendix A. … Few studies specifically addressed professional training, or specific procedures or policies to inform … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

158. Use of Analytic Hierarchy Process to elicit stakeholder preferences for prioritizing research (pdf file)
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     August 27, 2012 - • Phases of stakeholder engagement (2 years) • Pre-conference TCs • Goals, procedures • Elicit topics … Slide 14 MCDA methods: the Analytic Hierarchy Process Picture: Flowchart of the analytic hierarchy … Slide 15 MCDA methods: the Analytic Hierarchy Process Picture: Flowchart of the analytic hierarchy … Slide 16 MCDA methods: the Analytic Hierarchy Process Picture: Flowchart of the analytic hierarchy … Slide 24 MCDA methods: the Analytic Hierarchy Process Box overlay of the previous flowchart from

159. Executive summary_Evaluation of Dietary Protein and Amino Acid Requirements: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2024 - • We identified a critical need for the development of a single standardized and validated method … Future studies, using this new method, should focus on population groups including infants, children … The methods for this systematic review followed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Methods … Estimated requirements for protein and indispensable amino acids varied both by population and by method … This field critically needs a single standardized and validated method to assess protein and amino acid

160. AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program Synthesizing evidence to improve health care practice and delivery (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2020 - Center Program Synthesizing evidence to improve health care practice and delivery 1 EPC Program Methods … The EPC Program uses its established “Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness … More details about EPC Program methods are available at: ◆ Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative … Effectiveness Reviews http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/cer-methods-guide/overview … ◆ Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/methods-guidance-tests