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881. Interventions-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1306 (pdf file)
     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 pressure … ulcers; 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 pressure … ulcers; fluorescent lighting and a lack of windows, which promote disorientation in cognitively impaired

882. Nutrition Research Series: Volume 3: Reporting of Systematic Reviews of Micronutrients and Health: A Critical Appraisa (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/nutrtp3.pdf
     March 01, 2009 - Calcium for prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women. … Antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin e for the prevention and treatment of cancer. … The role of vitamin E in the prevention of coronary events and stroke. … Primary and secondary prevention of neural tube defects. … Lifestyle modifications in the prevention and treatment of hypertension.

883. Improving the Safety and Quality of Health Care: The Impact of the National Academy of Medicine on Research and Collaboration (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/dzau-summit2016.pdf
     September 28, 2016 - . • Develop a knowledge base for learning about errors' causes and effective error prevention. … approximately $19.8 billion in health care costs were saved from 2010 to 2014 Adverse Drug Events Pressure … Ulcers Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections Surgical Site Infections Falls 39.8%

884. Implementation Guide: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Preventive Medication (pdf file)
     cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/26/2024_CDS_Connect_IG_Aspirin_Therapy.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - The USPSTF recommends individualizing the decision to initiate low-dose aspirin use for the primary prevention … Grade C Recommendation Statement: The decision to initiate low-dose aspirin use for the primary prevention … Concept Definition Decision Log Concept Definition and/or Rationale “for the primary prevention” … range to 40 – 59; the CVD prophylaxis recommendations to Grade C and Grade D; and aspirin for CRC prevention … Verify completeness Exclusion: diagnosis of CVD Aspirin therapy is recommended for primary prevention

885. Session 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     October 01, 2014 - Reddened or darkened skin near a pressure point, or skin breakdown in those areas, can lead to a full pressure … ulcer (bed sore) if not responded to promptly.

886. 15 Crosscutting Potential High Impact 2012-12-11 (pdf file)
     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 pressure … ulcers; 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 pressure … ulcers; fluorescent lighting and a lack of windows, which promote disorientation in cognitively

887. AHRQ Grant Final Progress Report: Real-Time, Wireless, Networked Feedback for Bed-Tilt Compliance (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/thomas1-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - ventilator-associated pneumonia, trading off from setting the angle to something less than 30 degrees, which prevents pressure … ulcer formation. … Guideline for prevention of nosocomial pneumonia. Infect Cont Hosp Ep 1994;15(9):587-627. 2. … Trauma VAP SWAT team: A rapid response to infection prevention. … Successful prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia in an intensive care setting.

888. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary23/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults-screening-2008
     June 15, 2008 - primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. … Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. … Prevention of diabetes mellitus in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance in the Finnish Diabetes Prevention … Physical activity in the prevention of type 2 diabetes: the Finnish diabetes prevention study. … Prevention of type II diabetes in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance: the Diabetes Prevention Study

889. 15 Crosscutting Potential High Impact June 2012 (pdf file)
     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 pressure … ulcers; 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 pressure … ulcers; fluorescent lighting and a lack of windows, which promote disorientation in cognitively

890. Technical Expert Panel | PSNet
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     January 01, 2012 - Influential research products include over 100 evidence-based national quality, prevention, and safety … substances, reduction of hospital-acquired conditions, voluntary events reporting, and loss control/prevention … such as surgery, obstetrics, hospital-associated infections, emergency departments, sepsis, falls, pressure … ulcers, venous thromboembolism, and care transitions.  … safety, infusion safety, clinical alarms safety, unit-based safety improvement, venous thromboembolism prevention

891. 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

892. Aspirin or Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for the Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/c-7ARQE9RuXKjjpeLABkaH
     March 01, 2007 - Aspirin or Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for the Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer Routine … Aspirin or Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for the Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: U.S … scientific evidence on routine use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the primary prevention … Aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events: a summary of the evidence for the U.S. … Major study debunks aspirin, vitamin E for can- cer prevention. 2005.

893. Curated Article Libraries | PSNet
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     March 18, 2025 - Complications (4) Nosocomial Infections (4) Patient Falls (1) Pressure … Ulcers (1) Medication Safety (6) Medication Errors/Preventable Adverse

894. Szn5Hhs8W5Sar6Bbpabsab (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2008 - primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. … Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. … Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. … Physical activity in the prevention of type 2 diabetes: the Finnish diabetes prevention study. … Prevention of type II diabetes in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance: the Diabetes Prevention Study

895. Preventing CAUTI: Engaging Clinicians and Senior Leadership to Implement Change (May 14, 2013) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-engaging-clinicians-transcript.html
     December 01, 2017 - And, therefore, perhaps even leading to other hospital required conditions, such as pressure sore and … says quite a bit about how that hospital deals with other similar endemic problems, such as falls, pressure … sores, delirium, contrast induced nephropathy; all the types of things that our patients get, but would … or VAT prevention. … It'll prevent pressure ulcers.

896. Preparing for Health Reform: The Federal Government and the Nursing Workforce | PSNet
     psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/preparing-health-reform-federal-government-and-nursing-workforce
     September 01, 2012 - They're getting decubitus ulcers.

897. Preventing CAUTI: What to Do When it’s Time for Plan B (November 4, 2014) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/preventing-cauti-plan-b-transcript.html
     December 01, 2017 - one-point restraint tethering the patient to the bed which leads to increased immobility and therefore, pressure … ulcers, VTE as well as falls. … prevention on that same unit? … approaches to prevent diagnostic error, or reduce other hospital acquired complications such as falls or pressure … sores.

898. Rafael Borja (doc file)
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     November 04, 2014 - one-point restraint tethering the patient to the bed which leads to increased immobility and therefore, pressure … ulcers, VTE as well as falls. … prevention on that same unit? … approaches to prevent diagnostic error, or reduce other hospital acquired complications such as falls or pressure … sores.

899. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 24 Resident Safety Practices (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nursing-home-safety_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 27, 2016 - Falls yes but infections, pressure ulcers? … of pressure ulcers, etc., coordination of care with primary care and rehab and avoiding unnecessary … 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

900. Infantile-Hemangioma Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/infantile-hemangioma_executive.pdf
     January 01, 2016 - IH = infantile hemangioma; KQ = key question Final Health Outcomes • Marked improvement of IH • Prevention … embolization, radiofrequency ablation therapy) Final Health Outcomes • Marked improvement of IH • Prevention