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5781. Disposition of Comments Report for Procalcitonin-Guides Antibiotic Therapy (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer78_procalcitonin_disposition_20121210.pdf
      October 05, 2012 - that were considered distinct included duration of antibiotic therapy in days, rate of antibiotic prescription … Meta-analyses have been added for antibiotic duration, antibiotic prescription rate, short-term mortality … 2006, 54% of ambulatory visits for an acute respiratory tract infection resulted in an antibiotic prescription … Antibiotic prescription rates for acute respiratory tract infections in US ambulatory settings.

5782. AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program Research Gaps Summary: Primary Care (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/research-gap-primary-care-summary-table.pdf
      March 01, 2022 - • All studies that examined greater amounts of prescribed opioids (higher number of opioid prescriptions … • Two studies found that prescription drug monitoring programs have been associated with less opioid … • Factors associated with opioid use disorder (high- risk obtainment of prescription opioids, procuring … antidepressants appeared similar to placebo for agitation and depression, respectively; for other prescription … • Studies on the effects of risk mitigation strategies (use of naloxone, urine drug screening, prescription

5783. Automating Assessment of Asthma Care Quality - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research
      digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/automating-assessment-asthma-care-quality/activity/automating-assessment-asthma/annual-summary/2010
      January 01, 2010 - Of these measures, both organizations performed well (better than 90 percent) in providing prescriptions

5784. Prescribers-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/prescribers-facilitator-guide.docx
      June 01, 2021 - Learning how to improve communication and alleviate this feeling of intimidation can reduce unnecessary prescriptions … Without context, a call about a positive urine culture often leads to an antibiotic prescription.

5785. Wheelchair-Service Research-Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wheelchair-service_research-protocol.pdf
      July 01, 2010 - described key steps in wheeled mobility service delivery: a) referral and appointment, b) assessment, c) prescription … Assessment, prescription, and delivery steps (i.e., access, number of visits covered by insurance,

5786. National Web-Based Teleconference on Using Health IT for Chronic Disease Management (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/hit-cdm-slides-062111.pdf
      June 21, 2011 - Xerostomia 10%, with 24% in >65 years of age • • • Review saliva production at each visit Prescription … Hemoglobin A1c<8%) • Blood Pressure Controlled (BP< 140/80) • LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol < 100 or statin prescription

5787. Results | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      March 01, 2017 - health literacy 34 36.2 280 85.4 Diagnostic errors 2 2.1 129 39.3 Medication prescription … The most common safety issues addressed were medication prescription and management, drug interactions

5788. Delayed Symptomatic Subdural Hematoma Following an Initially Normal CT Head | PSNet
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      March 27, 2024 - March 4, 2011 Knowledge translation in critical care: factors associated with prescription … Assessment of patient medication adherence, medical record accuracy, and medication blood concentrations for prescription

5789. Archived: Drug Use, Illicit: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/drug-use-illicit-screening-january-2008
      January 15, 2008 - Illicit (non-medical) use of prescription-type drugs, categorized as pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants … While misuse of prescription-type medications has been recognized as a growing public health problem

5790. Unique Challenges in Approaching Diagnostic Safety in Older Adults | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-older-adults2.html
      September 01, 2024 - leg swelling, which can often be misdiagnosed as heart failure in older adults, thus leading to the prescription … with UTIs 75-77 and pneumonia. 78,79 Such misdiagnoses raise major concerns about the unnecessary prescription

5791. 2016 CAHPS Health Plan Survey Database Chartbook (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2016 - for survey participants enrolled in a managed care health plan including both enrollees receiving prescription … drug coverage through their health plan and those that do not receive prescription drug coverage through

5792. Screening For Illicit Drug Use: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Qh7NQD6ZEynjyRso7L5-gS
      January 15, 2008 - Illicit (non-medical) use of prescription-type drugs, categorized as pain relievers, tranquilizers, … While misuse of prescription-type medications has been recognized as a growing public health problem

5793. Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: On-Demand Advice, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Minor Health Conditions (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/cahps-strategy-6f.pdf
      March 01, 2017 - reviews the information and, in most cases, develops a protocol-based treatment plan, including a prescription … certain minor health conditions (e.g., flu, cold, sinus infection, pink eye), including having a prescription

5794. C_RelevantLegalRequirementsforHealthDataExchange (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/C_RelevantLegalRequirementsforHealthDataExchange_1.pdf
      May 23, 2007 - MMA), however, CMS was authorized to issue regulations specifying required standards for electronic prescription … As of 2006 the first set of e-Rx regulations had come into effect for a basic set of prescription transactions … These regulations are binding on Medicare Part D (prescription drug benefit) plan sponsors, and while … they do not require “prescribers” (ie, health care professionals writing prescriptions) or “dispensers … ” (ie, pharmacies filling prescriptions) to use e-prescribing, those which choose to do so must follow

5795. C_RelevantLegalRequirementsforHealthDataExchange (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/C_RelevantLegalRequirementsforHealthDataExchange_0.pdf
      May 23, 2007 - MMA), however, CMS was authorized to issue regulations specifying required standards for electronic prescription … As of 2006 the first set of e-Rx regulations had come into effect for a basic set of prescription transactions … These regulations are binding on Medicare Part D (prescription drug benefit) plan sponsors, and while … they do not require “prescribers” (ie, health care professionals writing prescriptions) or “dispensers … ” (ie, pharmacies filling prescriptions) to use e-prescribing, those which choose to do so must follow

5796. Transformed Primary Care: Care by Design (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/primary-care/tpc/tpc-profile-magill.pdf
      April 01, 2015 - Transformed Primary Care: Care by Design Transformed Primary Care: Care by Design™ Principal Investigator: Michael K. Magill, MD Institution: University of Utah School of Medicine AHRQ Grant Number: R18 HS019136 Overview of Transformation Efforts In 2003, the 10 primary care clinics owned by the Universi…

5797. Engaging Senior Executives in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Slide Presentation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/engaging-sr-exec-slides.html
      February 01, 2017 - Engaging Senior Executives in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Slide Presentation AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Slide 1: AHRQ Safety Program for Mechanically Ventilated Patients Engaging Senior Executives in Care of Mechanically Ventilated Patients Slide 2: Learning O…

5798. A National Conference on the Role of Health IT to Improve Medication Management - Q&A (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/improve-medication-management-qa-091318.pdf
      September 13, 2018 - You can wait until most of their prescriptions are going to be up for renewal, and therefore will not … Only prescription adherence for included medications was measured - not others.

5799. Final Progress Report: Addressing Patients' Multiple Concerns in Primary Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/heritage-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - psychosocial components; (2) requests for information; and (3) requests for non-diagnostic services (e.g., prescriptions … their primary care visits and that, in 40% of visits, there were problematic outcomes (e.g., unwanted prescriptions … When the additional concern was a request for information or for a prescription refill, raters determined … 'The prescription of contraception: negotiating between doctors and patients.'

5800. Optimizing Acute Post-Operative Dental Pain Management Using New Health Information Technology - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/u18hs026135-white-final-report-2022.pdf
      January 01, 2022 - communication, patient engagement, and patient satisfaction, as well as reduce unnecessary opioid prescription … New Health Information Technology levels post-operatively (Day 1-7) has led to pre-emptive opioid prescriptions … experiences and offer providers an opportunity to intervene in the moment (e.g., modify analgesic prescriptions … They also mentioned about adding features around requesting prescription refills. … History of the Joint Commission’s Pain Standards: Lessons for Today’s Prescription Opioid Epidemic.