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81. Assessing Algorithmic Bias and Fairness in Clinical Prediction Models for Preventive Services: A Health Equity Methods Project for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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    August 16, 2023 - learning—as such tools have a growing reach in many aspects of modern life.17 Machine learning is a method … models iteratively learn from data, identify data patterns, and automate model building;18 thus, this method … impact): the algorithm’s score is independent of race • Separation (equalized odds, conditional procedure … Racial differences in the use of invasive cardiovascular procedures in the Department of Veterans Affairs … Multiple imputation is the preferred method for handling missing data so that data from all participants

82. Final Research Plan: BRCA-Related Cancer: Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/brca-related-cancer-risk-assessment-genetic-counseling-and-genetic-testing
    August 24, 2017 - detection through intensive screening (earlier and more frequent screening, use of additional screening methods … inhibitors, tamoxifen, raloxifene), and risk-reducing surgery (mastectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, other procedures … inhibitors, tamoxifen, raloxifene], and risk-reducing surgery [mastectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, other procedures … genetics KQs 2b, 3b: Pretest genetic counseling delivered by a provider trained in genetics using methods … inhibitors, tamoxifen, raloxifene), and risk-reducing surgery (mastectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, other procedures

83. How-To-Read-Recommendations-Fact-Sheet 0 (pdf file)
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    January 30, 2020 - 2019 Update on Methods: How to Read the New Recommendation Statement The U.S. … More detailed information about the methods and processes used by the USPSTF is described in a JAMA … helpful for clinicians in practice • Convey trustworthiness through transparency in describing its methods

84. Procedure Manual Appendix X. Factors to Consider When Recommending Screening Intervals | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-x-factors-consider-when-recommending-screening-intervals
    July 01, 2017 - Procedure Manual Appendix X.

85. Evidence Summary: High Blood Pressure in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary19/high-blood-pressure-in-adults-screening
    December 22, 2014 - accuracy of office BP measurement (OBPM) (key question 2), prediction of cardiovascular events by BP method … guidelines for validation of BP monitoring devices 15 ) for prediction of cardiovascular events by BP method … , we did not calculate summary meta-analytic estimates of risk to determine the best BP measurement method … Procedures and discrepancies of blood pressure measurements in two community health centers. … A refined method for the meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials with binary outcome.

86. Archived: Evidence Summary: High Blood Pressure in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary19/high-blood-pressure-in-adults-screening-october-2015
    December 22, 2014 - accuracy of office BP measurement (OBPM) (key question 2), prediction of cardiovascular events by BP method … guidelines for validation of BP monitoring devices 15 ) for prediction of cardiovascular events by BP method … , we did not calculate summary meta-analytic estimates of risk to determine the best BP measurement method … Procedures and discrepancies of blood pressure measurements in two community health centers. … A refined method for the meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials with binary outcome.

87. Archived: Evidence Summary: High Blood Pressure in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary19/high-blood-pressure-in-adults-screening-monitoring-october-2015
    December 22, 2014 - accuracy of office BP measurement (OBPM) (key question 2), prediction of cardiovascular events by BP method … guidelines for validation of BP monitoring devices 15 ) for prediction of cardiovascular events by BP method … , we did not calculate summary meta-analytic estimates of risk to determine the best BP measurement method … Procedures and discrepancies of blood pressure measurements in two community health centers. … A refined method for the meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials with binary outcome.

88. Archived: Update on the Methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Estimating Certainty and Magnitude of Net Benefit: Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening, December 2007 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/update-on-the-methods-of-the-us-preventive-services-task-force-estimating-certainty-and-magnitude-of-net-bene%EF%AC%81t/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening-december-2007
    December 15, 2007 - Download Update on the Methods of the U.S. … screening test for carotid artery stenosis will undergo carotid angiography and may have a stroke from the procedure—a … Although formal decision analyses and cost-effectiveness analyses have been proposed as an objective method … assumptions and involves uncertainty, the Task Force believes it provides a transparent, objective method … Update on the Methods: estimating certainty and magnitude of net benefit.

89. Screening for Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
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    September 14, 2021 - Methods Scope of the Review Detailed methods and additional information about included stud- ies are … For additional information see the USPSTF Procedure Manual.16 Screening Effectiveness Key Question … false-positive rates were similarly low (<1% across sites).19,29 No study reported rates by collection method … for chlamydial and gonococcal infections are accurate regardless of anatomical site or collection method … Procedure Manual. US Preventive Services Task Force. Published 2018. Accessed July 13, 2021.

90. Identifying Evidence Gaps | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/identifying-evidence-gaps
    June 01, 2018 - Identifying Evidence Gaps Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print The Task Force identifies and reports on evidence gaps for each clinical preventive service it reviews. Special attention is given to those areas wh…

91. Draft Research Plan: Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/chlamydial-and-gonococcal-infections-screening
    February 07, 2019 - What is the effectiveness of risk stratification methods or alternative screening strategies for identifying … sexually transmitted infections, including HIV; and using different screening intervals KQ 3: Test methods … screening Comparisons KQs 1, 2: Screening vs. no screening or alternate screening strategy or methods

92. Behavioral Counseling Interventions: An Evidence-based Approach | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    March 04, 2021 - Practical Approaches to Overcome Barriers to Behavioral and Counseling Interventions Evidence-Based Methods … Preventive Services Task Force  (USPSTF) was convened to address adapting existing USPSTF methods to … clinician, is generally ineffective in producing behavior change, 111  but the HRA can be a low-cost, easy method … Current methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. A review of the process.  … Comparison of three methods for measuring the time spent in physical activity. 

93. Evidence Summary: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents
    June 07, 2016 - Return to Table of Contents Methods Scope of the Review Detailed methods and background … Assessment One investigator abstracted details about study design, patient population, setting, screening method … Procedure manual. US Preventive Services Task Force. … Unclear sampling methods and interpretation of tests. … Both methods identified additional positive tests not identified using conventional methods.

94. Archived: Evidence Summary: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents-june-2016
    June 07, 2016 - Assessment One investigator abstracted details about study design, patient population, setting, screening method … All 4 samples that tested positive were positive with both testing methods. … Procedure manual. US Preventive Services Task Force. … Unclear sampling methods and interpretation of tests. … Both methods identified additional positive tests not identified using conventional methods.

95. Draft Research Plan: Screening for Hypertension in Adults | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/hypertension-in-adults-screening
    June 07, 2018 - Have practical methods for identifying masked hypertension been evaluated in primary care or community … pressure measurement with wrist and finger monitors, forearm cuffs, or ankle and toe measures; any method … not commonly used in routine blood pressure screening (e.g., invasive methods, noninvasive method of … blood pressure measurement, established blood pressure measurement protocols, and ongoing documentation procedures

96. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Interventions for Tobacco Cessation in Adults (pdf file)
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    June 29, 2020 - Adults Task Force recommends clinicians ask about tobacco use and connect people to proven, safe methods … people about their tobacco use, advise those who use tobacco to quit, and connect them to proven, safe methods … The Task Force found that a variety of counseling methods are effective in helping adults, including … The optimal method to help a patient quit can vary based on each patient’s medical history, preferences … available, clinicians should direct adults who smoke to these other methods.

97. Final Research Plan: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    October 08, 2020 - The update for this topic will be conducted using rapid synthesis procedures, as described in Section … 4.7 of the USPSTF Procedure Manual (available at https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page … /Name/methods-and-processes ).This is a targeted update of a subset of key questions that informed the … United Nations Development Programme) Inpatient settings Interventions KQ 1: Any screening method

98. Final Research Plan: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-screening
    October 08, 2020 - The update for this topic will be conducted using rapid synthesis procedures, as described in Section … 4.7 of the USPSTF Procedure Manual (available at https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page … /Name/methods-and-processes ).This is a targeted update of a subset of key questions that informed the … United Nations Development Programme) Inpatient settings Interventions KQ 1: Any screening method

99. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2008 - The risks and benefits of these screening methods vary. … the procedure, and the procedure itself. … Recent clinical studies of CT colonography suggest that this screening method may be at least as sensitive … procedures) (4). … The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends colonoscopy as the pre- ferred method

100. Procedure Manual Appendix VII. Criteria for Assessing External Validity (Generalizability) of Individual Studies | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     July 01, 2017 - Procedure Manual Appendix VII.