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361. Disposition of Comments: Management of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Youth (pdf file)
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     April 10, 2025 - Peer Reviewer #1 Methods Page 9 – Please include information on the AHRQ Methods Guide as without the … Given meta-analysis was unable to be conducted, it is unclear if the AHRQ Method is fitting and ideal … Using an analysis method that values RCTs and de-values other types of studies is In this review, … Using an analysis method that values RCTs and de-values other types of studies presents as counterintuitive … Peer Reviewer #2 Methods General Methods Comments: The methods are well- written and described.

362. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     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.

363. Executive Summary: Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for Infants and Children (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2025 - • There is limited research on how the method of feeding and the source of human milk affect health … We used methods consistent with those outlined in the AHRQ EPC Program Methods Guidance (https:// … effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/collections/cer-methods-guide); these are described in our full … We used established methods for determining the potential risks of bias and certainty of our findings … https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/search Main Points Background and Purpose Methods

364. Carbohydrate-Intake-Prepub-Final-Research-Table-Rct (xls file)
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     May 29, 2025 - acceptable missingness and/or appropriate impuation For yes: explains and uses pre-specified outcomes and methods … Yes/No/Unclear Did the study use accurate methods for ascertaining exposures and potential confounders … overall <20% For yes: per group <10% loss to follow up For yes: explains and uses relevant statistical methods … pre-pregnancy weight, BMI, gestational age) For yes: explains and uses pre-specified, relevant outcomes and methods

365. Supplemental Project To Assess the Transparency of Reporting for Trials Evaluating Treatment for Infertility (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2017 - Methods Research Report. … reported under Results in published manuscripts is an expedient but crude method for detecting reporting … bias.4 Another method is to search ClinicalTrials.gov (CT.gov) and (a) compare studies identified … Team members involved in matching piloted the data collection forms and procedures to refine them before … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

366. Web Interactive Presentation of EPC Reports: A Foray Into Interactive Reports (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2019 - Web Interactive Presentation of EPC Reports: A Foray Into Interactive Reports Methods Research Report … Methods Research Report. … Methods. … Res Synth Methods. 2012;3(4):285-99. 5. Viechtbauer W. … Res Synth Methods. 2012;3(4):312-24. 20. Dias S, Welton NJ, Sutton AJ, et al.

367. Facilitating the Implementation of EPC Reports_Methods Research Report (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2019 - Facilitating the Implementation of EPC Reports_Methods Research Report Methods Research Report … in Learning Health Systems Engaged in Quality Initiatives: an EPC Pilot Project on ADHD Methods … Methods Research Report. … If you have comments on this Methods Research Project they may be sent by mail to the Task Order Officer … Methods.

368. Evidence Summary: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 245_Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2021 - Based on the type of procedure and composition of the newly reconstructed breast, reconstruction is … Methods We used methods consistent with those outlined in the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality … Evidence-based Practice Center Program Methods Guidance (https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics … /cer-methods-guide/overview). … We assessed the risk of bias and evaluated the SoE using standard methods.

369. Disposition of Comments for Comparative Effectiveness Review 133 Transitional Care Interventions To Prevent Readmissions for People With Heart Failure (pdf file)
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     May 27, 2014 - evaluated the various components of effective intervention as well as the intensity, mode of delivery and method … Thank you. 112 TEP Reviewer 4 Methods Suggested edits to the Methods section: Page 37 of 215 line … We have added a note about this in the methods section. 117 TEP Reviewer 5 Methods Generally sound … We have deleted the sentence from the method section. 131 Peer Reviewer 7 Methods Page 13; line … that would be most helpful for those planning to implement a new intervention (e.g., by setting and method

370. Obesity Prevention and Control (pdf file)
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     February 08, 2017 - semi-automated o Real-time synchronization: one way, two ways (exchange) • Data Linkage Technical Method … Method Other names/ subtypes Brief Description Key assumptions Specific Bias Concerns Instrumental … Direct observation Measures of energy expenditure (indirect calorimetry, doubly labeled water method … Dependent variable • Primary • Secondary § Independent variable § Current form of the variable § Method … arithmetic conversions (e.g., metric to imperial) • Inference models (e.g., logical rules) • Imputation method

371. Disposition of Comments for Screening of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - incentives that reward positive processes (e.g., MRSA testing and compliance with infection control procedures … Reviewer #4 (Peer) Methods Methods: Good. … The progression from acquisition (colonization) to infection cannot be influenced by screening procedures … were MRSA carriers did not receive anti-MRSA preoperative prophylaxis at the time they are surgical procedure … Furthermore, 59% of the surgical patients received < 1 day of decolonization therapy prior to their procedure

372. Dia 1 (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2011 - MCDA methods enable the evaluation of many alternatives by explicit ranking, rating or pairwise comparison … one of the most widely used MCDA techniques available (Saaty, 1989)  Conjoint Analysis (CA) methods … Conjoint analysis methods  Helps to improve judgment  Decomposed  Hierarchical  Low cognitive … AHP) CA methods Adapted from Mulye et al, J. Beh.Dec. … Mak, 1998 9 MCDA methods: the Analytic Hierarchy Process 10 Criterion 1 Criterion 2 Criterion

373. Disposition of Comments_Technical Brief No. 40: Interventions To Decrease Hospital Length of Stay (pdf file)
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     September 20, 2021 - Peer Reviewer #1 Methods Very comprehensive. … discuss geriatric pts undergoing procedures. … An important piece of the methods is the inclusion of Grey Literature. … Key Informant #1 Methods No comments Thank you for your review. … Average-risk patients undergoing surgery such as elective surgery or specialized procedures were not

374. Dispostion of Comments Report for Child and Adolescent Exposure to Trauma (pdf file)
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     February 11, 2013 - internal processes the intervention is trying to change and the effectiveness of the intervention procedures … N/A Peer Reviewer #2 Methods Methods: Justification is given for inclusion and exclusion criteria … N/A Peer Reviewer #2 Methods Concise description of evidence grading is given N/A TEP #5 Methods … Public Reviewer #1 Methods No Comment N/A Peer Reviewer #3 Methods I thought it was a thorough … The evidence for this mechanism is much stronger than for any specific set of trauma intervention procedures

375. EHC Technical Brief 32: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (pdf file)
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     May 14, 2019 - A further, more detailed, explanation is provided in the Methods section. … Peer Reviewer #4 Methods The methods are generally strong. … Because of this, the AHRQ EPC Methods Guide (https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/cer- methods-guide … or from methods publications for the study? … The method of construction (e.g., relational or object-based) and intended platform are up to them.

376. Disposition of Comments: Technical Brief No. 38_Automated Entry Patient Generated Health Data for Chronic Conditions: The Evidence on Health Outcomes (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2021 - Key Informant #1 Methods The Methods section is well described and the methods are highly rigorous … Key Informant #2 Methods 1. … Key Informant #2 Methods 4. … Key Informant #2 Methods 6. … The methods we used were explained in the protocol as well as the Methods section of the report.

377. FRN 39 - Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2013 - randomized controlled trials/ (71901) 18 exp Random Allocation/ (70749) A-2 19 exp double-blind method … / (108914) 20 exp single-blind method/ (14735) 21 clinical trial.pt. (460613) 22 (clin$ adj25 (trial … Prioritization Methods and Tools Specific Methods 1. … Stakeholders will then engage in a ranking procedure by using a web-based prioritization software through … Associated procedures: When should associated procedures be performed (distal clavicle excision, biceps

378. Disposition of Comments for CER 178 Newer Medications for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (pdf file)
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     May 26, 2016 - TEP Reviewer #1 Methods Page 4: Again, would mention the search cut-off date in the Methods section … TEP Reviewer #4 Methods Similarly, the methods should indicate whether there was a minimal sample … TEP Reviewer #4 Methods Diagnostic criteria and statistical methods are appropriate, emphasizing … Peer Reviewer #1 Methods In general, methods described and used in this report are typical for systematic … Statistical methods were appropriate Thank you.

379. Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Psychosocial and Pharmacologic Interventions for Disruptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2025 - Methods The methods for this systematic review followed the AHRQ Methods Guide for Effectiveness and … Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cer-methods-guide/ … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. Rockville, MD; 2018. … https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products /collections/cer-methods-guide. … /products/collections/cer-methods-guide Pub.

380. White Paper_Supplementing Systematic Review Findings With Healthcare System Data: Pilot Projects From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Evidence-based Practice Center Program (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2024 - data requirements, such as standardized clinical terminology and consistent use of diagnostic and procedure … • Patient data were joined using unique identifiers to medication, procedure, office encounter, … • System curated data views for surgical procedures and hospitalizations were used to support efficient … expertise to accurately define the cohort (e.g., removing patients with epilepsy undergoing neurosurgical procedures … Methods Research Report.