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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49522/psn-pdf
    November 01, 2006 - Intramuscular injection site injuries masquerading as pressure ulcers. Wounds. 2003;15:302-312.

  2. Views of Emergency Medicine Trainees on Adverse Events and Negligence: Survey Results from an Emergency Medicine Training Program in a Regional Health Care System Following the National Standard of Care (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Shah_99.pdf
    March 23, 2008 - medical error and adverse events causes: “pneumothorax, retained objects, hospital-acquired infections, decubitus … ulcers, perioperative myocardial infarctions (MIs), line infections, and falls.” … A few examples include pneumothorax, retained objects, hospital-acquired infections, decubitus ulcers

  3. Unseen Perils of Urinary Catheters | PSNet

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    January 31, 2024 - because like restraints, catheters can cause functional impairment leading to emboli, discomfort, and pressure … ulcers.

  4. Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews - Avoiding Bias in Selecting Studies (pdf file)

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    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…

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49744/psn-pdf
    October 01, 2015 - He was diagnosed, again, with sepsis secondary to sacral decubitus ulcers.

  6. Voluntary Hospital Coalitions to Promote Patient Safety (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Rask.pdf
    January 01, 2004 - hospitals were required to choose to focus on one of the following priority patient-safety issues: (1) pressure … ulcers, (2) patient falls, or (3) deep vein thrombosis (DVT). … Hospitals may (1) continue their self-assessment/improvement plans relative to pressure ulcers, falls

  7. Final Progress Report: Developing an HIV-Specific Prevention Index Using the Electronic Medical Record (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/meenan-report.pdf
    January 01, 2025 - Final Progress Report: Developing an HIV-Specific Prevention Index Using the Electronic Medical Record 1  FINAL REPORT  Title:  Developing an HIV‐Specific Prevention Index Using the Electronic Medical Record  Principal Investigator: Richard T. Meenan, PhD, MPH, MBA, Center for Health Research ‐ Kaiser Permanente, …

  8. In Conversation With... Charles A Crecelius, MD, PhD, CMD and Lori L Popejoy, PhD, RN, FAAN | PSNet

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    October 28, 2020 - individuals can gain from social interaction and enhanced mobility, such as reduced risk of falls and pressure … ulcers. … mitigate safety risks associated with usual care needs for this patient population, such as falls and pressure … ulcers.

  9. Long-Term Care and the Response to COVID-19 | PSNet

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    October 28, 2020 - individuals can gain from social interaction and enhanced mobility, such as reduced risk of falls and pressure … ulcers. … mitigate safety risks associated with usual care needs for this patient population, such as falls and pressure … ulcers.

  10. Archived: Evidence Summary: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults-screening-january-2017
    January 24, 2017 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print archived Evidence Summary Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Screening January 24, 2017 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should…

  11. Managing Gout: A Review of the Research for Adults (pdf file)

    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. …

  12. Noninvasive Treatments for Low Back Pain: A Summary of the Research for Adults (pdf file)

    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…

  13. Build a Business Case for Quality Improvement: Facilitator Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/build-business-case-fac-guide.html
    February 01, 2017 - Central line associated bloodstream infections and pressure ulcers can add an estimated $17,000 to care

  14. Machine Learning Methods in Systematic Reviews: Identifying Quality Improvement Intervention Evaluations (pdf file)

    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

  15. Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)

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    April 26, 2022 - Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement US Preventive Services Task Force Summary of Recommendations See the Summary of Recommendations figure. …

  16. Disposition of Comments for CER 168 Infantile Hemangioma (pdf file)

    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…

  17. WebM&M: Case Studies | PSNet

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    March 25, 2025 - Delirium (6) Nosocomial Infections (16) Patient Falls (8) Pressure … Ulcers (1) Venous Thrombosis and Thromboembolism (10) Medication Safety

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33788/psn-pdf
    June 01, 2015 - Or a patient falls or gets what might be a preventable pressure ulcer, or a mistake occurs in a surgical

  19. Improving Safety Using Teamwork and Patient Safety Norms (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/action-alliance/teamwork-ptsafety-norms-slides.pdf
    August 01, 2025 - Skin: Pressure Ulcer? POA? - Current descript ion of PU 10. Foley: Can it be removed?

  20. Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Rm4E5SooP2GnqJ_HVRA5M4
    January 01, 2017 - Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF Copyright 2017 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force Daniel E. Jonas, MD, …
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