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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/raceethnicitytoolkit/or15.pdf
June 23, 2011 - , and Washington; and to identify sub-
populations that may be targeted for inclusion in order to provide … population estimates of AI/AN race alone (for urban population measures)
2011 Indian Health Service … (49.5% of
AI/AN Northwest population) … The NTR9 under-represented urban AI/AN populations on the whole, but in some cities the NTR9 populations … CHSDA areas than non-CHSDA counties, rural areas
compared with urban areas, and tribal and IHS service populations
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Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Clinical Summary
Population Asymptomatic adults, including … intermediate outcomes
(apnea-hypopnea index, Epworth Sleepiness Scale score, and blood pressure) in populations … However, the
applicability of this evidence to screen-detected populations is limited.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/nppv-respiratory-failure_disposition-comments.pdf
July 01, 2012 - The target population of individuals
with acute respiratory failure is clearly defined. … Hence, KS2 is really about the use of BPAP vs CPAP in this
population only. … One simply cannot apply these findings to any
population except patients with ACPE. … We revised the forest plots to group studies by
patient population/diagnosis. … The studies have been reorganized to be
grouped by population, and within these groups,
by year.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents-june-2016
June 07, 2016 - In this systematic review and evidence update, we examine studies from US-relevant populations on the … Studies of harms were included that compared screened vs unscreened populations. … No studies were conducted specifically in adolescent populations. … not applicable to a U.S. population. … Studies included high-prevalence populations.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/fatty-acids-cardiovascular-disease_clinician.pdf
July 01, 2017 - fish consumption and
cardiovascular (CV) health was made in the late 1970s in a
Greenland Eskimo population … This population exhibited a
comparatively low rate of CV mortality and consumed a greater
than average … The RCTs of marine oil supplements that focused on
clinical CVD outcomes were mostly conducted in
populations … Consumption of marine oil supplements also decreased
the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL-c in all three
population … can influence CV
outcomes.
�� Evidence on the effects of or associations with omega-3
FAs based on population
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan15/depression-in-children-and-adolescents-screening
September 15, 2013 - Inclusion
Exclusion
Populations
KQs 1–4: Children and adolescents age 18 years or … or similar setting identified with MDD
Populations in which the majority of the sample … is not age 18 years or younger, such as adults older than age 18 years
Mixed populations of … entirely from a specialty care population or from a population in which >50% of the sample has a medical … The majority of the population must be representative of a primary care population; thus, the Research
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Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: Clinical Summary
Population Asymptomatic adults … Grade: B
Risk Assessment
Populations at increased risk for LTBI include persons who were born … States; clinicians can consult their local or state
health departments for more information about populations
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gaps that prevent the USPSTF from making recommendations for specific interventions and for specific populations … Questions*
or Contextual
Questions
Direct/
Indirect
Pathway† Type of Gap Study Characteristics Population … Cohorts should
include populations at
higher risk of falls and fall-
related injuries, such as
Native … Cohorts
should include populations
at higher risk of falls and
fall-related injuries, such as
Native … ambulatory adults
age 65 years or older
who are at increased
risk for falls
Studies should
include populations
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/worker-health_executive.pdf
April 01, 2016 - The analytic
framework illustrates the population, interventions,
outcomes, and adverse effects that … The population of interest is employed adults. … Summary of key findings and strength of evidence for Total Worker Health interventions
Population; … Only one U.S. study enrolled a
population across different U.S. regions.27
No studies enrolled workers … based on strong evidence for linkages to final health
outcomes and for relevance to a particular population
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vte-prophyalaxis_research-protocol.pdf
March 01, 2011 - incidence of DVT in the United States ranges from 48 to
122 per 100,000.
1,2
With the ageing U.S. population … Special Populations at Risk for Venous Thromboembolism
The burden of VTE is higher among special populations … The concern about
anticoagulant thromboprophylaxis in this population is progression of intracranial … There is clinical uncertainty about the
optimal choice of VTE prophylaxis in this patient population … Current practice of thromboprophylaxis in the burn population:
a survey study of 84 US burn centers
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/evaluation-computerized-clinical-decision-support-system-and-electronic-health/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - Amount
$1,132,569
Summary Status as of
December 2010
Target Population … Hypertension affects millions of adults in the United States, many of whom are among the underserved populations … collaborative effort provides a unique opportunity to target an underserved, hard-to-reach immigrant population … information technology strategies for improving control of hypertension among low-income immigrant populations … Business Goal: Implementation and Use
* AHRQ Priority Population .
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digital.ahrq.gov/2018-year-review/research-summary/emerging-innovative-newly-funded-research/unlocking-potential-pros-clinical-notes-treating-rheumatoid
January 01, 2018 - transform the care of patients with RA, and to reduce health disparities for underserved and minority populations … Collection of this information is not standardized and, therefore, it cannot be reliably used for population … In a world where copious health data are collected, it is vital that these data represent the entire population … hospitals provides an opportunity to improve rheumatology care and treatment, particularly for vulnerable populations
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/appendicitis_executive.pdf
December 01, 2015 - Appendicitis
is a frequent cause of abdominal pain and
occurs in approximately 8 to 10 percent
of the population … The risk of acute appendicitis in pregnant
women is not much lower than that of the
general population … Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Populations and Conditions of Interest
The population of interest … Summary estimates of test performance of diagnostic imaging
for acute appendicitis
Test Population … A population-based analysis.
JAMA. 2001 Oct 10;286(14):1748-53. PMID: 11594900.
42.
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/partnership-clinician-electronic-health-record-ehr-use-and-quality-care/annual-summary/2011
January 01, 2011 - the quality of preventive care, chronic disease management, and medication management for vulnerable populations … successful EHR implementation, commitment to data-supported high-quality health care for vulnerable populations … data-driven approach to promote full use of an EHR by clinicians in settings that serve vulnerable populations … Target Population: Chronic Care*, Medically Underserved
Strategic Goal: Develop and disseminate health … Business Goal: Implementation and Use
* This target population is one of AHRQ's priority populations
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan54/colorectal-cancer-screening-june-2016
April 17, 2014 - Include
Exclude
Populations
Age ≥40 years, average-risk or unselected populations … ; screening populations (i.e., asymptomatic)
Populations selected for personal or family history … syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis), or personal history of inflammatory bowel disease; nonscreening populations … For example, a decision model can describe the expected population health outcomes of a clinical preventive
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0193_08-12-2009.pdf
January 01, 2009 - to support interventions to increase prescription medication adherence
by low-income and vulnerable populations … She states that African Americans with hypertension are a population of particular
interest. … The nominator mentions that the elderly are a population of interest, particularly
patients with early … Staff-Generated PICO
Population(s): Patients requiring prescription medications for chronic conditions … Which programs/approaches are most effective at increasing adherence for which
populations and conditions
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/race/stand_alone_r_e_rpt.jsp
May 01, 2016 - The featured states with smaller populations generally have limited county data. … These variations can generally be explained by the composition of the state’s population, and by the … Additionally, while each of the states has a Native American population, the western states (Colorado … Featured states also use different terms for similar populations. … New Mexico calculates ratios using the population with the best rate for a condition as a comparison.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-v-work-planresearch-plan-template
July 01, 2017 - (If this condition affects a significant proportion of the population, consider whether there are primary … Does it affect the same population? … Natural history:
Is there "pseudo-disease" present among the apparently diseased population? … Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Category
Inclusion
Exclusion
Populations
… If this condition affects a significant proportion of the population, address how this issue will affect
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June 07, 2016 - In this systematic re-
view and evidence update, we examine studies from US-relevant
populations on the … Studies of harms were included that compared screened
vs unscreened populations. … 51 Population not applicable to US
population
49 Wrong publication type
30 Wrong intervention
22 Wrong … No studies were conducted specifically in ado-
lescent populations. … Studies included
high-prevalence
populations.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/2023-report-to-congress-news-bulletin.pdf
January 01, 2023 - to Congress
Task Force calls for more research to improve mental health with a focus on high-risk populations … gaps related to promoting mental health and wellness for people of
all ages and in specific high-risk populations … Force’s commitment to improving health equity by highlighting research gaps
that are reflective of populations … “Focusing future research on populations most affected by mental health conditions is an
essential step