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361. Methods-Guidance-Topics Methods (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-topics_methods.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - The topic is then evaluated for its importance to the U.S. population and health care system. … Importance Represents a significant disease burden affecting a large proportion of the population … or a priority population (e.g., children, elderly adults, low-income, rural/inner city, minorities, … or for a priority population in particular. … PICOTS parameters for both topic nominations and key questions PICOTS Parameters: 1 Population

362. Frameworks for Determining Research Gaps During Systematic Reviews (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2011 - refer to the general population. … , such as minorities, low-income groups, elderly, disabled, and geographically remote populations. … remote populations. … The workgroup members are prompted to use the PICOD format for defining populations, interventions … refer to the general population.

363. Identification and Treatment of Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Depression: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     February 15, 2017 - disorder (DSM-IV dysthymia), and subsyndromal depression are highly prevalent in general medical populations … Inclusion and exclusion criteria PICOTS Element Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria Populations … both the nominator and additional stakeholders, we will not further expand the scope to target populations … are explicitly post-PCI or post-CABG; however, we will not exclude studies of post-ACS patient populations … Clarifying the handling of studies in regard to post-ACS or post-PCI populations. 2/15/2017 Section

364. Tonsillectomy Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     February 10, 2016 - tonsillectomy  varied  almost  12-­fold  across  adjacent  counties   in  rural  Vermont  with  similar  populations … Population,  intervention,  comparator,  outcome  characteristics*       KQ   Population   Intervention …   Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published online: November 9, 2015 14   age  populations …  or  intervention  (KQ1-­KQ6)  or  if  results  of  mixed   age  populations  reported  in  aggregate … We  may  account  for  some  differences  among  study  populations  in  the  models  by   adjusting  

365. Topic 0554 Breastfeeding and Ankyloglossia NSD FINAL SJ (pdf file)
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     June 14, 2013 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Staff-Generated PICO Population(s): Breastfeeding infants 6 months old or younger with ankyloglossia

366. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0128_07-01-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Population(s): All patients with seizures stratified by seizure type Intervention(s): Brand name antiepileptic

367. breast-biopsy-update-130920 (pdf file)
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     September 20, 2013 - The Key Questions The Key Questions (KQs) and study selection criteria (population, intervention, … Study Eligibility Criteria ● Population The population for all KQs is women who have been referred … In effect, this will be a de novo review with respect to this population subset.   … For patient populations (e.g., women at “average risk”), testing methods, and outcomes in cases where … For patient populations that were not covered by the original review (e.g., women at “high risk”), we

368. Maternal Morbidity and Mortality (pdf file)
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     February 02, 2022 - Population, exposures, comparators, outcomes, timing, and setting PECOTS KQ1 KQ2 Population Pregnant … rate the evidence for outcomes when 1) at least two studies with sufficiently similar designs and populations … Because the focus is on broad populations, studies were excluded if they focused solely on risk factors … technologies (ART) are excluded as these exposures are less commonly available or used by marginalized populations … multi-disciplinary group of clinical, content, and methodological experts who provide input in defining populations

369. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - how to develop the topic and structure of a systematic review of medical tests by using the PICOTS (population … Utilize PICOTS (population, intervention, comparator, outcomes, timing, and setting) typology, frameworks … An ambiguous description of the claims regarding the test that does not identify: The target population … For example, the target population of the test or the role of the test in clinical decisionmaking may … Principle 1: Use the PICOTS Typology To Engage Stakeholders (2 of 4) PICOTS = population, intervention

370. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - how to develop the topic and structure of a systematic review of medical tests by using the PICOTS (population … Utilize PICOTS (population, intervention, comparator, outcomes, timing, and setting) typology, frameworks … An ambiguous description of the claims regarding the test that does not identify: The target population … For example, the target population of the test or the role of the test in clinical decisionmaking may … Principle 1: Use the PICOTS Typology To Engage Stakeholders (2 of 4) PICOTS = population, intervention

371. Disposition of Comments for CER 147 Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/menopause_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 05, 2015 - The later finding together the history of breast cancer, argues that the two populations are not exchangeable … insomnia but without menopausal vasomotor symptoms”, or something similar, depending on what the study populations … The issue with WHI’s study population is not just related to older population, but rather that the WHI … The target population is clearly stated. … There is adequate evidence to support applicability of these findings to non-cancer populations of

372. Major-Depressive-Disorder Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     November 24, 2014 - are attributable to direct medical expenses.7 In any given year, nearly 7 percent of the U.S. adult population … Population(s) For this evidence review, we will include adult (18 years or older) outpatients of all … Inclusion/exclusion criteria Category Criteria Inclusion Exclusion Population Adult (18 years … of enrolled populations. … Inclusion/exclusion criteria: Population Exclusions: treatment-resistant depression (i.e., more

373. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0004_03-11-2008.pdf
     January 01, 2008 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Populations: Adults, particularly older adults with COPD and heart failure (ACPE), and any group at … evaluates the strength of the evidence base for the use of noninvasive ventilation in both COPD and ACPE populations

374. Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing or Recurrent Throat Infection in Children (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2017 - Analytic Framework The analytic frameworks illustrate the population, interventions, and outcomes … The frameworks depict the KQs within the context of population, intervention, comparator, outcomes, … Two retrospective cohorts specifically evaluated overweight/ obese populations with OSDB. … Two larger studies that addressed this comparison included majority white populations. … Very few studies focused on high risk or other special populations.

375. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cad-women-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     September 29, 2011 - is composed entirely of patients without CAD, or the population also includes patients with CAD but … We will use data abstracted on the population studied, the intervention and comparator, the outcomes … In addition, the term stable CAD was changed to stable angina to clarify that the patient population … For the STEMI population, we clarify that the comparison of interest is fibrinolytic therapy versus … multidisciplinary group of clinical, content, and methodological experts who provide input in defining populations

376. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-protocol.pdf
     July 10, 2018 - trials (RCTs) were included in the systematic review used to develop the CPG, newer RCTs examine new populations … Fifth, heterogeneity in populations impacts applicability and is a challenge in this body of literature … Studies of PTSD interventions will be included according to criteria based on the following PICOTS (Populations … • Populations—Adults (≥18 years old) with PTSD (DSM-III, DSM-IV, or DSM-5); subthreshold PTSD will … Indicate if subgroup analyses are reported* Population Characteristics a.

377. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ptsd-protocol.pdf
     July 10, 2018 - trials (RCTs) were included in the systematic review used to develop the CPG, newer RCTs examine new populations … Fifth, heterogeneity in populations impacts applicability and is a challenge in this body of literature … Studies of PTSD interventions will be included according to criteria based on the following PICOTS (Populations … • Populations—Adults (≥18 years old) with PTSD (DSM-III, DSM-IV, or DSM-5); subthreshold PTSD will … Indicate if subgroup analyses are reported* Population Characteristics a.

378. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/progestogens-preterm-birth_research-protocol.pdf
     June 01, 2010 - billion of annual medical spending in the United States.4 Preterm birth occurs disproportionately in populations … of low socioeconomic status, and because many public programs target these populations the costs of … preterm births annually.4 Rates of preterm birth are higher among low-income and other vulnerable populations … , and thus a larger ratio of this population relative to the general population may benefit from progestogen … Criteria for Inclusion and Exclusion of Studies in the Review Category Criteria Study population

379. Topic 0410 Imaging to Diagnose and Statge SCLC and NSCLC NSD SJ clean (pdf file)
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     February 19, 2014 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Population(s): Patients with suspected small cell or non-small cell lung cancer Topic Number(s): 0410 … associated costs and adverse clinical outcomes are of particular concern due to the size of the affected population

380. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pelvic-pain_research-protocol.pdf
     February 16, 2011 - detail regarding methods and results to enable use and adjustment of the data and results • Patient populations … Because the current review is focused on noncyclic pain, we will retain those studies whose populations … We will note in our discussion of these studies that the results apply to the whole population and … Our review protocol limits the study population to women over the age of 18 years. … Our review protocol limits the study population to women over the age of 18 years.