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  1. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/patient-safety-practices_research-protocol.pdf
    November 09, 2011 - safety problems  Preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia – coordinate with AHRQ HAI report  Pressureulcer prevention  Promoting a culture of safety  Universal protocol/preoperative checklist (surgical
  2. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
    January 31, 2013 - Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Originally published online: January 31, 2012; Amended January 31, 2013 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Treatment Strategies for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Amendment Date(s): January 31, 2013 (Amendment Detai…
  3. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/get-involved/nominated-topics/1-which-patients-benefit-the-most-from-mtm-services-11-which-factors-or-combinations-of-factors-are-most-predictive-of-the-clinical-benefit-of-mtm-services-111-disease-factors-eg-diabetes-vs-copd-multi-morbidity-vs-single-dis
    July 28, 2010 - Home » Get Involved » Nominated Topics » Topic Suggestion Description Topic Suggestion Description Date submitted: July 28, 2010 Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider. …
  4. S16 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s16.pdf
    October 01, 2007 - ORIGINAL ARTICLE Creating and Synthesizing Evidence With Decision Makers in Mind Integrating Evidence From Clinical Trials and Other Study Designs David Atkins, MD, MPH Background: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) remain the ac- cepted “gold standard” for determining the efficacy of new drugs or medical procedur…
  5. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/observational-studies_white-paper.pdf
    December 01, 2013 - Ulcers Therapeutic Pharmaceutical, Surgical, Procedural, Device/equipment Different observational … Pressure Ulcer Treatment Strategies: Comparative Effectiveness. … Pressure Ulcer Treatment Strategies: Comparative Effectiveness. … Original search (without RCT filter) Filtered search (Cochrane RCT filter applied) 680 319 (3) PressureUlcers Original search (without RCT filter) Filtered search (Cochrane RCT filter applied) 5,038
  6. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/infantile-hemangioma_executive.pdf
    January 01, 2016 - 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 168 Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangioma Executive Summary Introduction Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are the most common tumors of childhood. IH are benign but possess potential for local tissue damage, ulceration, infection, bleeding, functional impact, and…
  7. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-bias_methods.pdf
    February 01, 2013 - Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews - Avoiding Bias in Selecting Studies Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews Avoiding Bias in Selecting Studies ii This report is based on research conducted by the Oregon Health & Science Uni…
  8. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gout_consumer.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - Managing Gout: A Review of the Research for Adults Managing Gout A Review of the Research for Adults e Is This Information Right for Me? This information is right for you if: � Your health care professional* has said that you have gout. � You are age 18 or older. This information is from research on adults. …
  9. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/back-pain-treatment_consumer.pdf
    November 01, 2016 - Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain: A Summary of the Research for Adults Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain A Summary of the Research for Adults e DRAFT: CONFIDENTIAL - For review only, not for dissemination - Task 3.7c- LowBackPain_consumer - Last mod on: 15-Nov-2016, 11:04 Archived: This report i…
  10. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/infantile-hemangioma_disposition-comments.pdf
    January 15, 2016 - Disposition of Comments for CER 168 Infantile Hemangioma Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Hemangioma Draft review available for public comment from June 1, 2015 to July 10, 2015. Research Review Citation: Ch…
  11. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/machine-learning-quality_research.pdf
    September 01, 2012 - ulcers. … RESULTS: The total number of patients with a hospital-acquired pressure ulcer was in the intervention … No patient younger than 65 years developed a pressure ulcer. … None of the 4 patients in the intervention group developed pressure ulcers. … CONCLUSIONS: It is possible to reduce the development of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers among elderly
  12. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/crosscutting_hi_impact.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - such as reclining chairs and padded/ lined stretchers to improve patient comfort and reduce risk of pressureulcers; large-faced clocks for better visibility; calendars and boards with the names of hospital … ulcers; large-faced clocks for improved visibility; calendars; boards with the names of hospital and … with thin mattresses that patients lie on while awaiting admission or tests, which increases risk of pressureulcers; fluorescent lighting and a lack of windows, which promote disorientation in cognitively impaired
  13. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/interventions-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
    June 01, 2013 - as reclining chairs and padded or lined stretchers to improve patient comfort and reduce risk of pressureulcers; large-faced clocks for better visibility; calendars and boards with the names of hospital … ulcers; large-faced clocks for improved visibility; calendars; boards with the names of hospital and … that patients lie on while awaiting admission or tests, which increases risk of a patient developing pressureulcers; fluorescent lighting and a lack of windows, which promote disorientation in cognitively impaired
  14. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/15_crosscutting_potential_high_impact_2012-12-11.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - as reclining chairs and padded or lined stretchers to improve patient comfort and reduce risk of pressureulcers; large-faced clocks for better visibility; calendars and boards with the names of hospital … ulcers; large-faced clocks for improved visibility; calendars; boards with the names of hospital and … with thin mattresses that patients lie on while awaiting admission or tests, which increases risk of pressureulcers; fluorescent lighting and a lack of windows, which promote disorientation in cognitively
  15. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/15_crosscutting_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - such as reclining chairs and padded/ lined stretchers to improve patient comfort and reduce risk of pressureulcers; large-faced clocks for better visibility; calendars and boards with the names of hospital … ulcers; large-faced clocks for improved visibility; calendars; boards with the names of hospital and … with thin mattresses that patients lie on while awaiting admission or tests, which increases risk of pressureulcers; fluorescent lighting and a lack of windows, which promote disorientation in cognitively
  16. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/weight-loss-surgery_research-protocol.pdf
    December 14, 2010 - Evidence Report on the Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: December 14, 2010 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and Non-Surgical Therapy in Adults with Metabolic Conditions and Body Mass Index o…
  17. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/assessing-applicability.ppt
    January 01, 2009 - Assessing Applicability Assessing Applicability Prepared for: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Training Modules for Systematic Reviews Methods Guide www.ahrq.gov Assessing Applicability Systematic Review Process Overview * Systematic Review Process Overview This slide illustrates the steps…
  18. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/assessing-applicability.ppt
    January 01, 2009 - Assessing Applicability Assessing Applicability Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Training Modules for Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews Assessing Applicability Systematic Review Process Overview * Systematic Review Process Overview This slide illustrates th…
  19. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nursing-home-safety_disposition-comments.pdf
    May 27, 2016 - Falls yes but infections, pressure ulcers? … ulcers, etc., coordination of care with primary care and rehab and avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations … Peer reviewer #5 Findings GQ1c—The discussion on pressure ulcers is insufficient. … Pressure ulcers-- Again the NPUAP guidelines would help summarize what is known and where the gaps are … ulcers from studies on potential contributing factors, such as depression and urinary incontinence
  20. effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/crosscutting-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
    December 01, 2013 - Reclining chairs and padded/lined stretchers are intended to improve patient comfort and reduce risk of pressureulcers; large-faced clocks are used for better visibility and time orientation; calendars and boards … senior-friendly” include reclining chairs or padded or lined stretchers to improve patient comfort and reduce pressureulcers; large-faced clocks for improved visibility; calendars; boards with the names of hospital and … These mattresses can increase risk of a patient developing pressure ulcers.

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