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441. Cesarean-Birth-2010 Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cesarean-birth-2010_executive.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - Population: The population consisted of low-risk pregnant women who have a singleton pregnancy and a … Inclusion/exclusion criteria Category Criteria Study Population Low-risk pregnant women who have a … They represent 95 distinct study populations. … Applicability In this report, the study populations were, by design of the review, intended to be … We did not include studies focused only on high-risk populations.

442. advanced-care-decision-aids-protocol-131209 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/advanced-care-decision-aids_research-protocol.pdf
     December 09, 2013 - There is considerable diversity in the populations that may be involved in ACP, and in the formats of … Because of the complexity inherent to ACP for diverse populations with widely varying health states, … Therefore, we will exclude pediatric populations. … Inclusion/Exclusion criteria by PICOTS Element Included Excluded Population Any adult potential patient … Inclusion Exclusion Sample Comparator Harms (ethical/ Aid/Use population/ criteria- criteria size/Study

443. Public-Reporting-Quality-Improvement Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/public-reporting-quality-improvement_executive.pdf
     July 01, 2012 - population. … Specifying the Populations, Intervention, Comparators, Outcomes, Timing, and Settings (PICOTS) for a … our review of public reporting as a quality improvement strategy, the PICOTS are as follows: • Populations … Harms, including any unintended negative consequence or adverse events for both populations (patients … and “cherry picking,” or other actions by providers to change ratings by manipulating their patient populations

444. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/measuring-blood-pressure_research-protocol.pdf
     April 11, 2011 - KQ 2 Population: same as for KQ 1. … KQ 3 Population: same as for KQ 1. … KQ 5 Population: same as for KQ 1. … Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review We plan to use the eligibility criteria for Populations … summarized in narrative form and in summary tables that tabulate the important features of the study populations

445. Radiotherapy-Proton-Beam Research (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2012 - Medicare population: growth in use between 2006 and 2009 Data Points • # 10 • Proton Beam Radiotherapy … Medicare Population Type of external beam radiation Outpatient Freestanding center APC Payment ($ … Medicare Population 0 100 200 300 400 500 FL IN LL MA SF TX OK FL IN LL MA SF TX … Medicare Population for which no clinical trial data yet suggest superiority of proton beam therapy … Medicare population: growth in use between 2006 and 2009. Proton Beam Radiotherapy.

446. Disposition of Comments for Strategies To Prevent Weight Gain Among Adults (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/weight-gain-prevention_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 25, 2013 - Built environments and obesity in disadvantaged populations. … Built environments and obesity in disadvantaged populations. … Built environments and obesity in disadvantaged populations. … Peer reviewer 6 General the authors don’t initially identify a specific population or populations … Built environments and obesity in disadvantaged populations.

447. Slide 1
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/comparator-selection-in-observational-chapter-5.pptx
     January 01, 2013 - This presentation will: Show how to choose concurrent, active comparators from the same source population … Choosing concurrent, active comparators from the same source population is critical (or justifying use … Differences in observed and unobserved domains as they are sampled differently or different source populations … In this example, both groups are obtained from the same source population (Medicare), but sampling of … Topics cover the importance of choosing concurrent, active comparators from the same source population

448. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gestational-diabetes-screening-diagnosis_research-protocol.pdf
     December 16, 2011 - for GDM range from approximately 1 to 14 percent of pregnancies in the United States, depending on population …  Population: Pregnant women (≥24 weeks’ gestation and <24 weeks’ gestation) without known preexisting …  Population: Pregnant women (≥24 weeks’ gestation and <24 weeks’ gestation) without known preexisting … Population We will include studies that examine pregnant women ≥24 weeks’ or <24 weeks’ gestation … multi-disciplinary group of clinical, content, and methodologic experts who provide input in defining populations

449. Slide 1
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     January 01, 2013 - Therapies are often tested on an ideal population. … Key Subpopulations Key Subpopulations Therapies are often tested on an ideal population (e.g., uncomplicated … analyses is in a table and permits the author to look at the results of different assumptions and/or population … Consider pediatric populations, racial/ethnic subgroups, and patients with complex disease states. … Consider including AHRQ Priority Populations (www.ahrq.gov/publications).

450. breast-cancer-imaging-protocol-131217 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/breast-cancer-imaging_research-protocol.pdf
     December 17, 2013 - Patient population (inclusion/exclusion criteria, age, race, cancer characteristics) b. … Key Informants to determine whether some imaging technologies may be more appropriate for certain populations … What are the major trends in imaging to evaluate treatment for the metastatic breast cancer population … Are you considering new policies to improve the use of imaging in this population? … abstraction forms to gather pertinent information from each article, including characteristics of study populations

451. Data-Points 1 Diabetic-Foot-Ulcers Data 02-2011 (xls file)
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     January 01, 2011 - Prevalence of Diabetes Prevalence of Diabetes in Medicare Parts A and B Fee-for-Service (FFS) Cohort Population … Millions), 2007 Algorithm Period of continuous enrollment (months) Number of Beneficiaries in Enrollment Population … Number of Beneficiaries with Diabetes Diabetes Rate in Enrolled Population 1 1 34.6 9.3 27.0% 6 … Prevalence of Diabetes in Medicare Parts A and B FFS Cohort Population (Millions), 2006-2008 By Age … Number of Beneficiaries with Diabetes Diabetes Rate in Enrolled Population Total All 2006 32.8 8.7

452. Hi Les, (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rtc-design-principles_research.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - Construct a flow diagram to show its key elements, including target population, prior tests, and the … Prior tests that are common to each pathway can be listed with the definition of the target population … Linking evidence from different studies conducted in different populations can never provide evidence … Difference in treated population Difference in treatment effects Test neg … Difference in sensitivity & specificity Difference in tested population Difference in test

453. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/procalcitonin_research-protocol.pdf
     September 08, 2011 - should be noted that pediatric populations have not been excluded from this review. … Procalcitonin as a Diagnostic Indicator to Initiate Early Therapy in Patients with Suspected Infection Population … Procalcitonin as an Indicator of Response to Therapy Population(s): Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov … proposed by Carey and Boden 15 , as follows: o Clearly defined question o Well-described study population … Question-Applicability of findings in this review will be assessed within the EPICOT framework (Evidence, Population

454. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wireless-motility-capsule_research-protocol.pdf
     March 14, 2012 - It is also unclear at this time which populations would benefit most from the wireless motility capsule … population. … PICOTS Framework • Population(s) ○ The target population for KQs 1 and 2 will be patients with … scintigraphy or radiopaque markers Adults with suspected gastroparesis Populations Motility … of interest (i.e., directness of the population).

455. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antipsychotics-adults_research-protocol.pdf
     December 01, 2010 - Population: See KQ1 above. Interventions: See KQ1 above. Comparators: See KQ1 above. … Polypharmacy is common in these clinical populations; therefore, studies including patients taking other … Where populations, interventions, and outcomes are sufficiently clinically homogenous, study results … In cases of substantial heterogeneity among populations, interventions, and outcomes, subgroup and meta-regression … multi-disciplinary group of clinical, content, and methodologic experts who provide input in defining populations

456. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0311_06-17-2008.pdf
     January 01, 2008 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Staff-Generated PICO Population(s): Individuals diagnosed with, or at risk for, acute coronary syndromes

457. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0075_03-10-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Population(s): Patients with aggressive or severe post-operative Crohn’s disease (nominator is particularly

458. Topic 0502 Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer NSD FINAL_SJ (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0587-131115.pdf
     March 06, 2013 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Staff-Generated PICO Population(s): Individuals with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (stages Ta,

459. Topic 0583 Renal Masses and Localized Renal Cancer NSD FINAL (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0710-140625.pdf
     January 08, 2014 - The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Staff-Generated PICO Population(s): Individuals with stage I and II renal cell carcinoma, which corresponds

460. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 11 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-tests-genetic_methods.pdf
     July 01, 2012 - Has the test been adequately validated on all populations to which it may be offered? 23. … Is the test being offered to a socially vulnerable population? 32. … In the case of genetic studies, the geographic location of the population does not suffice. … ) is important, since the frequencies of DNA polymorphisms vary from population to population. … Selection of candidate genes for population studies.