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461. antibiotics-respiratory-infection-protocol-140922 (pdf file)
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     September 22, 2014 - However, because these outcomes can be difficult to measure directly, other outcomes that occur intermediately … Therefore it will be important to capture how each study defines and measures appropriateness and consider … While this is not a direct measure of the primary outcomes, we will report these as indirect measures … of the strategy, such as increased time burden on clinicians, sustainability of intervention (e.g. measures … rated good in quality; the remainder will be rated fair in quality.

462. Untitled (pdf file)
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     December 04, 2015 - For continuous outcomes measures, we will extract (by arm) the mean baseline and endpoint or change … scores, standard deviations (SD) or other measure of variability, and number analyzed. … quality, and 3 or fewer stars to indicate poor quality. … For quality of life and other continuous patient/parent/clinician-reported measures, we will use an … (e.g., aggression scales or subscales) if the scales are considered to measure the same construct;

463. Psoriasis-Chronic Executive (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2012 - psoriasis vulgaris, often appears as well-demarcated, erythematous plaques covered with silvery white scales … Therefore, we qualitatively evaluated the data and reported native measures of effect 5 that were … all were based on low strength of evidence.13,23 HRQoL was measured using both the DLQI and EQ-5D scales … Three scales were used to measure HRQoL in this trial—DLQI, EQ-5D, and SF-36 MCS (mental) and PCS ( … The validity and responsiveness of three quality of life measures in the assessment of psoriasis patients

464. Glaucoma-Treatment Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     November 16, 2010 - Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality … www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/� Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: November 16, 2010 Measures … Standardized mean differences will be calculated if continuous outcomes are measured by using different scales … Grading quality of evidence and strength of recommendations. BMJ 2004;328:1490. 14. … Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

465. ADHD-Update-protocol-160818 (pdf file)
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     August 18, 2016 - , the Conner scales, and the SNAP-IV rating scales.21-23 Monitoring also includes assessment of any … Final Outcomes: Outcomes associated with having ADHD in childhood primarily are based on measures of … the diagnosis in the primary care setting and the diagnosis by the specialist will be converted into measures … Labeling will be any measure of stigma following diagnosis comparing those with and without ADHD. … o Risk of missed condition that can appear as ADHD (i.e., misdiagnosis) • Labeling will be any measure

466. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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     May 24, 2010 - Do performance measures vary with sample characteristics? … environmental cleaning, handcleansing, patient isolation, prebiotics or probiotics used as preventive measure … Prevention: placebo or active controls for probiotics used as preventive measure. … CDAD mortality rates Prevention Intermediate Process Measures/Outcomes 1. … Measures to control and prevent Clostridium difficile infection.

467. Supplemental Project To Assess the Transparency of Reporting Requirements for Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Treatment Options for Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2018 - What were the differences, if any, in pre-specified outcome measures, statistical plan and size of the … completed studies which were in both: What were the differences, if any, in pre-specified outcome measures … , 9, 14 For two studies,9, 14 the ClinicalTrials.gov record and the publication reported different measures … All five of the studies listed quality of life as an outcome measure. … Topiramate and physiologic measures of nerve function in polyneuropathy.

468. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2011 - Similar considerations apply to the assessment of outcomes, which included measures of formal or informal … antireflux surgery also demonstrated improvement (in some cases statistically significant) on reflux symptom scales … No significant differences in heartburn score, SF-36 and Global REFLUX-QUAL scores, 24-hour pH study measures … is likely due to the considerable heterogeneity in the study populations, interventions, and outcome measures … in patients with exercise-induced asthma compared to a placebo, but not QoL or pulmonary function measures

469. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2012 - Quality assessment. … We saw this variation in (1) definition of pelvic pain, (2) patient populations, (3) outcome measures … , (4) interventions, (5) timing of outcome measures and participant followup, and (6) comparators. … Studies differed considerably in terms of study populations, interventions, and outcome measures. … approaches to promote clear delineation of patient populations in CPP research • Standardizing outcome measures

470. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     March 29, 2011 - Outcomes • Respondents noted that outcome measures are variable across ASD research studies and … Residential supports • Comparators: o Placebo, usual care, or active control • Outcome measures … We will identify specific outcome measures to extract in consultation with the TEP and based on our … Pre-specifying each measure to extract is not feasible given the large number of assessment tools/measures … Assessment of Methodological Quality of Individual Studies We will assess study quality by using

471. Disposition of Comments for CER 183 Tonsillectomy for OSDB (pdf file)
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     January 17, 2017 - Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. January 2017. … its contents, and do not necessarily represent the views of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality … The multitude of outcome measures are defined. … Our key outcomes of interest included AHI, desaturation nadir, and measures of sleep quality including … under KQ1 I would like to read something about whether the AHI versus symptom relief is a better measure

472. Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews - Avoiding Bias in Selecting Studies (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2013 - The outcome measures included, and inclusion of non-English language papers account for at least some … that are notoriously characterized by variability in outcome measurement methods and a multitude of scales … choose to restrict to specific measurement methods (i.e., only including studies that used measurement scales … Because the study is registered at the beginning of the study, the intended primary outcome measures … Disagreements in meta-analyses using outcomes measured on continuous or rating scales: observer agreement

473. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/lung-cancer-nonsurgical-therapies_research-protocol.pdf
     February 22, 2012 - data analysis, including: ○ Statistical analyses (statistical test/estimation results) ○ Summary measures … ○ Sample variability measures ○ Precision of estimate ○ p values • Regression modeling techniques … ○ Were outcome measures clearly valid, reliable, and equally applied to treatment groups? … and elsewhere.27, 34, 35 When appropriate (e.g., similar instruments used or standardized effect measures … relevant and interpretable), outcome measures will be pooled according to AHRQ guidance, and synthesized

474. Grading_didactic_faculty_approved (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2013 - used by the Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs) to grade strength of evidence is based in large measure … reviewers can assess consistency on the basis of similarity of populations, interventions, and outcome measures … meta-analysis is appropriate, EPC reviewers can evaluate consistency by using statistical tests and measures … of life, or effects on laboratory measures or other surrogate variables) Each major harm (ranging … of life, or effects on laboratory measures or other surrogate variables) and each major harm (ranging

475. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2009 - two options in terms of clinical events (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke, or death), surrogate measures … Methodological Quality Assessment Study quality of RCTs was assessed with the Jadad scale, and of nonrandomized … Most of the evidence originates from short-term studies aimed at biochemical measures and therefore is … Measures of atherosclerosis Carotid intimal media thickness (IMT) can be measured by ultrasound and … • Measures of adherence and persistence are affected by the duration of the study period, and thus

476. Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Management Interventions fo Hip Fracture (ppt file)
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     May 01, 2011 - References: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. … Numerical scales show a linear correlation with VAS results. … Two methods are commonly used in clinical studies to measure the intensity of pain. … In using numerical scales, the patient is instructed to indicate a number, for example between 0 and … Numerical scales and the VAS show a linear correlation.

477. Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Management Interventions fo Hip Fracture (ppt file)
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     May 01, 2011 - References: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. … Numerical scales show a linear correlation with VAS results. … Two methods are commonly used in clinical studies to measure the intensity of pain. … In using numerical scales, the patient is instructed to indicate a number, for example between 0 and … Numerical scales and the VAS show a linear correlation.

478. Treatments for Adults with Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     September 23, 2016 - of life (using validated scales and including mental and physical health) § Ability to maintain … Re-hospitalization was not included because it is considered a flawed outcome measure for two reasons … the intervention, e.g.: • New or worsening symptoms (e.g., anxiety or depression) using validated scales … of life (using validated scales and including mental and physical health) • Ability to maintain … a priori, but poor-quality studies will be considered to be less reliable than higher quality studies

479. Abnormal-Uterine-Bleeding Executive (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2013 - However it is crucial to note that direct measures of ovulation are not employed in most available … function as reported by sexual function measures, general measures of sexual activity, frequency and … Quality (Risk of Bias) Assessment We assessed quality of RCTs using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk … For regularity of bleeding no two measures of outcome were the same. … Two studies were classified as good 6 quality,51,60 two studies as fair quality,55,63 and six

480. Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN): Current State of the Evidence on Contrast Media and Prevention of CIN (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2016 - The other review assessed the evidence regarding the comparative efficacy of measures to prevent CIN … In 2013, the National Kidney Foundation– Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative recommended the … strength of a body of evidence when comparing medical interventions—Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality … Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract 290-2012-00007-I for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality … published in December 2015) and Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: Comparative Effectiveness of Preventive Measures