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461. Outcome Measures Framework: Literature Review Findings and Implications (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/registry-of-patient-registries_research.pdf
     April 15, 2019 - information about what is included that also allows searches of available measures (i.e., the background, purpose … The purpose was to enable a common method for re-using data that exists in EHRs. … Metadata The purpose of the metadata is to encourage appropriate use. … clinical area • Level of detail (complete specification, partial specification, summary information) • Purpose … clinical area • Level of detail (complete specification, partial specification, summary information) • Purpose

462. Disposition of Comments for CER 166 Calcineurin Inhibitors (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/calcineurin-inhibitor_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 15, 2016 - Peer Reviewer 1 Introduction The introduction is clear and purpose clearly stated I would only add … now consistently defines CNI minimization to reflect tacrolimus levels <5.0 ng/ml for the intended purpose

463. Emergency Medical Service/911 Workforce Infection Control and Prevention Issues (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/ems-911-workforce-protocol.pdf
     January 01, 2015 - Department of Transportation requested this technical brief for the purpose of summarizing the evidence

464. A total of 1,364 patients were treated with a neurothrombectomy device as part of X reports (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/advanced-care-decision-aids_technical-brief.pdf
     July 01, 2014 - Purpose. … focus on the ACP decisionmaking process for patients or the tools or forms developed with the sole purpose … commonly used or accessible decision aids Name of Tool/ Organization Target Population Description Purpose … commonly used or accessible decision aids Name of Tool/ Organization Target Population Description Purpose … Not Meet Definition of Decision Aid Organization Name of Tool Target Population Description Purpose

465. Surveillance Report: Masks for Prevention of COVID-19 in Community and Healthcare Settings (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/masks-prevention-covid-surveillance-report.pdf
     July 17, 2020 - Surveillance Report: Masks for Prevention of COVID-19 in Community and Healthcare Settings Surveillance Report: July 17, 2020 Masks for Prevention of COVID-19 in Community and Healthcare Settings: Surveillance Report Background This surveillance report summarizes the search and update for the rapid review and l…

466. Disposition of Comments for CER 172 Clostridium Difficile Diagnosis Prevention Treatment (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/c-difficile-update_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 29, 2016 - However, the main purpose of the review is the clinical information derived from the systematic review … The purpose of the review is to assess the literature.

467. Long-Term Care for Older Adults Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/long-term-care-adults_disposition-comments.pdf
     November 07, 2012 - Reviewer #1 General The purpose of the study and the target population were clearly presented. … We have clarified that the purpose of the report is not for clinical decisionmaking but rather for policy … We have clarified the audience for the report and stated that the purpose is for policy and research … We have clarified the audience for the report and stated that the purpose is for policy and research

468. Disposition of Comments for CER 175 Total Worker Health (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/worker-health_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 31, 2016 - word "not" Done Peer Reviewer #1 Introduction The introduction and abstract clearly states the purpose … Integration of these programs for the specific purpose of improved outcomes has been encouraged recently

469. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vte-prophyalaxis_research-protocol.pdf
     March 01, 2011 - are approved for primary prophylaxis of VTE, but others may be considered or used off label for this purpose … VenaFlow DJO Apply intermittent application of pressure to a patient's calf, thigh or foot for the purpose … heparin VTE = Venous Thromboembolism UFH = unfractionated heparin Special Populations: For the purpose

470. Conducting Quantitative Synthesis when Comparing Medical Interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-quantitative-synthesis_methods.pdf
     October 01, 2010 - The purpose of a meta- analysis should be explicitly stated in the methods section of the CER. … The overall purpose of the 3 review is not in itself a justification for conducting a meta-analysis … The purpose of a meta-analysis should be explicitly stated in the methods section of the CER.

471. Conducting Quantitative Synthesis when Comparing Medical Interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_conductingquantitativesynthesis.pdf
     October 01, 2010 - The purpose of a meta- analysis should be explicitly stated in the methods section of the CER. … The overall purpose of the 3 review is not in itself a justification for conducting a meta-analysis … The purpose of a meta-analysis should be explicitly stated in the methods section of the CER.

472. Disposition of Comments Report for Interventions for Adult Offenders With Serious Mental Illness (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-illness-adults-prisons_disposition-comments.pdf
     August 21, 2013 - treatment (e.g., medication for persons with a SMI, cognitive therapy for depression etc.) with the purpose … targeted in the report could have been more comprehensive, but, that said, it was not the reports purpose … Methods: I think the inclusion criteria serve a very useful purpose.

473. Disposition of Comments Report for Decision Aids for Cancer Screening and Treatment (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-decision-support-tools_disposition-comments.pdf
     December 23, 2014 - now added in the Introduction: “Previous research has indicated that understanding the content and purpose … Section Comment Response Peer Reviewer #6 Methods Sensitivity analysis: Need more clarification on the purpose … So it seems like that many aids may serve the same or similar purpose?

474. DEMENTIA INCLUDING ALZHEIMER'S #04 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/dementia_horizon-scan-high_impact-1306-revised.pdf
     July 09, 2013 - Institute 5200 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 June 2013 i Statement of Funding and Purpose … mailto:info@ahrq.gov http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/reports/final.cfm ii Preface The purpose … tracer, 11C-labeled beta-amyloid ligand Pittsburgh Compound B (PIB), has been investigated for this purpose

475. Integrating Bodies of Evidence: Existing Systematic Reviews and Primary Studies (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/integrating-evidence_methods.pdf
     February 01, 2015 - interviews (Appendix A), which includes a brief introduction of the background of the workgroup, the purpose … Purpose of the Discussion Session The goal of our project is to understand qualitative and quantitative … into a new review with new studies may depend on the amount and quality of the new studies and the purpose

476. Evidence-Summary-CER-206-Sodium-And-Potassium-Intake-Effects-On-Chronic-Disease-Outcomes-And-Risk (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-206-evidence-summary-sodium-potassium.pdf
     June 01, 2018 - systolic blood pressure (BP) of 140 or higher or a diastolic BP of 90 or higher; however, for the purpose … and risk for CVD and kidney disease as well as evidence from prospective cohort studies on the Purpose … Limitations of the Evidence Base The purpose of this review was to assess the evidence for the intermediate

477. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease: An Updated Systematic Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/fatty-acids-cardiovascular-disease_disposition-comments.pdf
     August 12, 2016 - Peer Reviewer #2 General The purpose of the report is well stated, as are (1) the methods used to gather … We have added a statement in the Introduction paragraph about the purpose of the review. … TEP #3 Introduction Background of the research question is comprehensively reviewed, purpose and scope

478. Treating Infantile Hemangiomas in Children (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/infantile-hemangioma_consumer.pdf
     June 01, 2016 - Treating Infantile Hemangiomas in Children Treating Infantile Hemangiomas in Children A Review of the Research for Parents and Caregivers e Archived: This report is greater than 3 years old. Findings may be used for research purposes, but should not be considered current. Archived: This report is greater than 3…

479. Breast-Cancer-Imaging Technical-Brief (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/breast-cancer-imaging_technical-brief.pdf
     October 01, 2014 - Purpose. … The purpose of this technical brief is to understand current utilization of metastatic breast imaging … The purpose of this technical brief is to understand current imaging utilization, emerging technologies … We estimate that approximately 792,000 women in the United States received imaging scans for the purpose … number of women enrolled in clinical studies to evaluate the benefits and harms of imaging for this purpose

480. Antipsychotics-Children-Surveillance-150120 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/antipsychotics-children-surveillance-150120.pdf
     October 01, 2014 - Introduction The purpose … OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the short- and long-term efficacy and safety of … OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate associations between body weight and illness … OBJECTIVE: The purpose of these analyses was to compare the weight and other metabolic changes between … OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of prior antipsychotic exposure (PAE)