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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening
March 14, 2019 - HBeAg = hepatitis B e-antigen; HBsAg = hepatitis B surface antigen; HBV = hepatitis B virus; KQ = key question … is an arrow that represents the yield and sensitivity of alternative HBV screening strategies (Key Question … 3), and a subsequent arrow indicates assessment of harms of screening (Key Question 2). … as a result of antiviral treatment and reduction in risk of HBV-related adverse health outcomes (Key Question … of asymptomatic, nonpregnant adolescents and adults to the clinical health outcomes symbolizes Key Question
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/behavioral-counseling-interventions-evidence-based-approach-figure-1
November 01, 2013 - shows a diagram explaining how one organizes the literature search and evaluation to answer the overall question … to "Intermediate Health Improvement or Risk Factor Reduction" (this arrow is labeled to refer to key question … 7) and to "Reduction in Morbidity and/or Mortality" (labeled to refer to key question 8). … arrow described to the same box, "Reduction in Morbidity and/or Mortality" (labeled to refer to key question … Another arrow labeled to refer to key question 4 leads from the same dotted line to the box "Other Positive
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November 01, 2013 - An arrow leads from this assessment arrow below to potential "Adverse Effects" (key question 4). … 10) and by a curvy arrow to the adverse effects oval (key question 11). … The follow-up intervention arrow also points to the "Other Positive Outcomes" box (key question 10) and … the "Adverse Effects" oval (key question 11) below. … Similarly, a second diamond is labeled "Social-Environmental Influences" (key question 13).
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-section-4-evidence-review-development
February 28, 2025 - Search terms used for each key question, along with the yield associated with each term, are documented … For example, a hierarchical approach to answering a question may be proposed at the work plan stage, … By setting explicit inclusion/exclusion criteria for the searches for each key question, the Task Force … the validity of its results for the key question being addressed. … This assessment is then used to answer the question, "If the study had been done with the usual U.S.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/prevention-of-dental-caries-in-children-younger-than-age-5-years-screening-and-interventions1
January 02, 2020 - Children Younger Than Age 5 Years*
*The numbers in the analytic framework correspond to the Key Question … Younger Than Age 5* Years
*The numbers in the analytic framework correspond to the Key Question … * This is the same question as Key Question 2b for screening
Contextual Question … The Contextual Question will not be systematically reviewed and is not shown in the Analytic Framework
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/statin-use-in-adults-preventive-medication
November 05, 2020 - CHD=coronary heart disease; CVA=cerebrovascular accident (stroke); CVD=cardiovascular disease; KQ=key question … Note: A Contextual Question on risk prediction instruments is currently being addressed in a separate … CHD=coronary heart disease; CVA=cerebrovascular accident (stroke); CVD=cardiovascular disease; KQ=key question … USPSTF revised the Research Plan in the following ways: changed the word “potency” to “intensity” in Key Question … USPSTF also added socioeconomic status as a factor defining subgroups of interest and added a contextual question
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan142/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults-screening
October 30, 2014 - In general, the figure illustrates the overarching question (key question 1): whether screening adults … 2) and the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests for OSA (key question 3). … There are the potential harms of screening and diagnostic tools (key question 7). … Treatment may also result in harms (key question 8). … contextual question about interventions to enhance adherence to CPAP.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan142/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults-screening-january-2017
October 30, 2014 - In general, the figure illustrates the overarching question (key question 1): whether screening adults … 2) and the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests for OSA (key question 3). … There are the potential harms of screening and diagnostic tools (key question 7). … Treatment may also result in harms (key question 8). … contextual question about interventions to enhance adherence to CPAP.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/ocular-prophylaxis-for-gonococcal-ophthalmia-neonatorum-preventive-medication
February 08, 2018 - Contextual Question
The contextual … question will not be systematically reviewed and is not shown in the Analytic Framework. … Poor-quality studies
* Comparative effectiveness of treatments will be examined for a contextual question … Comments also suggested including an additional contextual question to examine whether increased risk … The USPSTF did not add this suggested contextual question to the Research Plan, but incidence rates will
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/prevention-of-dental-caries-in-children-younger-than-age-5-years-screening-and-interventions1
September 19, 2019 - * This is the same question as Key Question 2b for screening. … Proposed Contextual Question
The Contextual Question will not be systematically reviewed and
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/vision-in-children-ages-6-months-to-5-years-screening
December 17, 2015 - Abbreviation: KQ=key question … In general, the figure illustrates the overarching question (key question 1) of whether screening for … There are the potential harms of screening (key question 3). … Treatment may also result in harms (key question 5). … The USPSTF also added the term “clinically meaningful” to the contextual question and added children
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-section-6-methods-arriving-recommendation
July 06, 2017 - Do the studies have the appropriate research design to answer the key question(s)?
2. … How many and how large are the studies that address the key question(s)? … to health outcomes (Key Question 5). … The process for determining the adequacy of the evidence for the key question (Key Question 6) on the … This is of particular importance in this key question.
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July 06, 2017 - Print
Table of Contents 6.1 Overview 6.2 Assessing Evidence at the Key Question … Do the studies have the appropriate research design to answer the key question(s)? 2. … to health outcomes (Key Question 5). … The process for determining the adequacy of the evidence for the key question (Key Question 6) on the … This is of particular importance in this key question.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan104/skin-cancer-screening
July 17, 2014 - Key question 1 addresses the effectiveness of skin cancer screening in reducing mortality and morbidity … Key question 2 addresses the potential harms of skin cancer screening and subsequent diagnostic followup … Key question 4 addresses whether skin cancer screening leads to earlier detection of skin cancer tumors … Key question 5 addresses whether earlier detection of skin lesions leads to decreased skin cancer morbidity … Finally, key question 6 addresses the harms that are associated with the treatment of skin cancer by
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan104/skin-cancer-screening-july-2016
July 17, 2014 - Key question 1 addresses the effectiveness of skin cancer screening in reducing mortality and morbidity … Key question 2 addresses the potential harms of skin cancer screening and subsequent diagnostic followup … Key question 4 addresses whether skin cancer screening leads to earlier detection of skin cancer tumors … Key question 5 addresses whether earlier detection of skin lesions leads to decreased skin cancer morbidity … Finally, key question 6 addresses the harms that are associated with the treatment of skin cancer by
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April 22, 2004 - Other - specify: 0 2 3 4 6
If "Never" to all items in Question 2, skip to Question 6.If " … Never" to all items in Question 2, skip to Question 6.If "Never" to all items in Question 2, skip to … Question 6.If "Never" to all items in Question 2, skip to Question 6. … in Question 2 were used in the previous three months, continue withIf any substances in Question 2 were … 1) those endorsed in Question 1) those endorsed in Question 1) those endorsed in Question 1)
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/intimate-partner-violence-and-abuse-of-elderly-and-vulnerable-adults-screening
August 25, 2016 - Screening may result in harms (key question 3). … Interventions may result in harms (key question 5). … Abbreviations: IPV=intimate partner violence; KQ=key question.
Text Description . … Screening may result in harms (key question 3). … Interventions may result in harms (key question 5).
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary46/skin-cancer-screening-2009
February 15, 2009 - Data Extraction: All studies for the key question were reviewed, abstracted, and rated for quality by … Contextual Question 2. … We performed quality evaluations of articles for the key question by using standard USPSTF methodology … ; KQ = key question
Text Description
The Figure depicts the analytic framework for this review. … The upper arrow is labeled KQ for "key question."
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-xii-summary-evidence-table-evidence-reviews
July 01, 2017 - the summary of evidence for the USPSTF should transparently represent the body of evidence at the key question … Key Question
B.
Separate Populations or Interventions (First-Order Stratification)
C. … EPC Assessment of Strength of Evidence for Key Question
J. … The consideration of the strength of evidence for the key question should be outcome-specific when multiple … Important limitations in the body of evidence from what is desired to answer the overall key question
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-xii-summary-evidence-table-evidence-reviews
July 01, 2017 - the summary of evidence for the USPSTF should transparently represent the body of evidence at the key question … Key Question
B.
Separate Populations or Interventions (First-Order Stratification)
C. … EPC Assessment of Strength of Evidence for Key Question
J. …
Summary of evidence tables are organized by key question … Important limitations in the body of evidence from what is desired to answer the overall key question