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5261. 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 - Mean or median baseline AHI (or similar measure) was in the severe OSA range (AHI �30) for more than … a mean baseline ESS score less than 10,55,59,63,72,87,96,97,99,103,106 and 13 trials did not report … Rather, the focus was on the CPAP vs sham data. … guidelines was generally on diagnostic testing (of adults with symptoms suggestive of disor- dered sleep) rather … than on screening (of asymptomatic people or those with unrecognized symptoms).

5262. Screening for Lung Cancer With Low-Dose Computed Tomography: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/ghbfx9e3A6jQEqVW26y8Jv
      March 09, 2021 - Participants were more likely to benefit than the US screening-eligible population (eg, based on life … the NLST, 91% were White, less than 5% were Black, and less than 2% were Hispanic or Latino. … studies that apply risk prediction models to cohorts or representative samples of the US population rather … than simulated populations. … Third, for accuracy, some included studies did not report accuracy metrics; rather, when sufficient data

5263. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dietary-supplements_research-protocol.pdf
      December 15, 2010 - The Magnitude of the Problem: The American Heart Association estimates that more than 81 million American … We are aware of more than 20 relevant publications since this review was published. … In response to the third specific comment, harms will not be measured but rather extracted as measured … At this time we will consider reviewing reports of primary studies in languages other than English. … Invited Peer Reviewers may not have any financial conflict of interest greater than $10,000.

5264. Cancer-Pancreas Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-pancreas_executive.pdf
      September 01, 2014 - be related to higher rates of cigarette smoking and diabetes mellitus among African American men than … for Caucasian men and higher body mass indexes among African American women than for Caucasian women … test B, (2) test B is more accurate than test A, or (3) tests A and B are similarly accurate. … All other test comparisons and aspects of staging were analyzed by no more than one study apiece. … studies were not designed to assess accuracy of individual imaging modalities for screening HRIs, but rather

5265. Identifying, Understanding, and Communicating Medical Device Use Errors: Observations from an FDA Pilot Program (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Flack.pdf
      January 01, 2005 - burdensome, we designed a secure, web-based system that is faster, more flexible, and easier to use than … having made what they perceive to be a usage error—in this case, they internalize feelings of shame rather … than realize that the device design or the organization’s systems are really at the root of the problem … More than half of the respondents rated the FDA Patient Safety News and the posters as “useful” to

5266. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/factraining.html
      September 01, 2017 - For example: Pressure Ulcer Prevention has been pilot tested in more than 50 nursing homes across … Are proactive rather than reactive. Show recent changes in risks. … reports who should not be there, residents are missing from reports, residents are less functional than

5267. 012-Blood-Culture-Practices-Webinar (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/012-blood-culture-practices-webinar.docx
      October 01, 2024 - Unfortunately, up to half of these positive blood cultures may represent blood culture contaminants rather … than true pathogens. … CLSI) recommends calculating monthly rates of blood culture contamination for units that collect more than … 50 blood cultures per month, and quarterly rates for units with less than 50 blood cultures drawn per

5268. 10-Year Experience Integrating Strategic Performance Improvement Initiatives: Can the Balanced Scorecard, Six Sigma®, and Team Training All Thrive in a Single Hospital? (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Meliones_40.pdf
      January 01, 2006 - focus of the health care organization’s vision and mission is on patient safety and clinical quality rather … than on financial performance. … We have undertaken projects that required nothing more complex than Pareto diagrams and others that … improvement initiatives need strong champions if they are to be successful, Team Training requires it more than

5269. Examination of the Use of Electronic Health Record Data for Measuring Performance in Diabetes Care - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r36hs020165-hirsch-final-report-2012.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - help at all. “ Overall, clinicians emphasized the importance of treating the individual patient, rather … than depending on an EHR-based algorithm. … So, the problem list would probably be more accurate than the encounter list. Table 4. … To some degree, (physicians are using the problem list) more so than before the bundle. … Definitely, more so than before the bundle. Organiz.

5270. Machine-Learning-Tools-Appendix-C (xls file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/machine-learning-tools-appendix-c.xlsx
      January 01, 2024 - The number of abstracts reviewed per relevant abstract number needed to read (NNR) was lower than in … The number of abstracts reviewed per relevant abstract number needed to read (NNR) was lower than in … The number of abstracts reviewed per relevant abstract number needed to read (NNR) was lower than in … The number of abstracts reviewed per relevant abstract number needed to read (NNR) was lower than in … 0.756 0.966 0.604 0.594 0.613 F-1 By prioritizing the workflow and acting as an aid rather

5271. 2004 HCUP Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) Comparison Report
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/reports/2004niscomparisonrpt.jsp
      May 01, 2016 - In addition, Medicaid patients were less prevalent in NIS hospitals than in all AHA facilities. … 500 beds was moderately larger than the AHA total. … 65 and older than 84 (Table 16). … Of more than 80 comparisons, few significant ALOS differences were observed in any year. … In contrast, the NHDS and MedPAR both offer data drawn from all 50 states, rather than the 37 states

5272. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866992/psn-pdf
      May 29, 2024 - social services and reduce stigma by recognizing substance use disorder as a chronic health condition rather … than a criminal issue.

5273. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/846170/psn-pdf
      March 15, 2023 - the more recent prescription and asked the patient to follow up with their physician by telephone, rather … than wait eight days.

5274. Appendix F. CAUTI Prevention in Long-Term Care: Frequently Asked Questions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/clinical-faqs.html
      March 01, 2017 - Presence of a urinary catheter can lead to a level of bacteriuria in the range of greater than 100,000 … Rather, it is suggested to change catheters and drainage bags based on clinical indications, such as

5275. Guide to Sustainability Planning: Long-Term Care Facilities (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/sustainability-plan.pdf
      June 01, 2021 - ordered for patients who do not have symptoms of CDI in which a positive test indicates colonization rather … than infection.

5276. Implementation Coaching | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/implement/activity/coach.html
      June 01, 2023 - Transfer of knowledge on a “just-in-time” basis (training at the point of need, rather than “just in

5277. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/clinical-faqs.docx
      March 01, 2017 - Presence of a urinary catheter can lead to a level of bacteriuria in the range of greater than 100,000 … Rather, it is suggested to change catheters and drainage bags based on clinical indications, such as

5278. Stakeholder Community and Outreach Center: Operational Framework – Option Year 2 (pdf file)
      cdsic.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/OY2_Final%20Stakeholder%20Center%20Operational%20Framework.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - 2 and 3 products, Workgroups will develop a Level 2 or 3 product that focuses on a distinct scope rather … than building directly on a previous product.

5279. PowerPoint Presentation
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module5/module5-response-disclosure-notes.pptx
      August 21, 2015 - Rather than answer this question now, it is best that the communicator highlight the analysis process

5280. Cusp Patient Family Engagement Facilitator Notes (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/patfamilyengagement/CUSP_Patient_Family_Engagement_Facilitator_Notes.docx
      June 02, 2025 - provide constructive, not critical, feedback, and focus on how to prevent a problem from reoccurring rather … than focusing on what happened.