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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary45/skin-cancer-counseling-2012
May 15, 2012 - Key question 1: Is there direct evidence that counseling patients on sun-protective behaviors reduces … One fair-quality trial that examined whether adherence to sun-protective behaviors in children reduces … sun-protective behaviors (decreasing sun exposure, avoidance of indoor tanning, and using sunscreen) reduces … after a diagnosis of nonmelanoma skin cancer: additional evidence that solar ultraviolet-B irradiance reduces
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/care-transitions-1.pdf
March 01, 2020 - TCM
• This model effectively reduces rates of
readmissions and reduces costs for
healthcare systems … The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP)
reduces
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/suicidal-thoughts-young-people-exe-sum.pdf
April 01, 2025 - Management of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Youth: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review
Management of Suicidal Thoughts and
Behaviors in Youth: A Systematic Review
Executive Summary
Main Points
• The current body of evidence is derived primarily from racially and ethnically
diverse f…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33565/psn-pdf
September 01, 2024 - Healthcare-associated Infections
June 15, 2024
Healthcare - Associated Infections. PSNet [internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections
PSNet primers are regularly reviewed and updated by the UC Davis PSNet Editorial Team to ensure that
they reflect current research and practice …
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866847/psn-pdf
September 25, 2024 - In Conversation with Carole Stockmeier about Zero Harm:
Striving to Reduce Preventable Harms – Point,
Counterpoint, and Areas of Agreement
September 25, 2024
Stockmeier CA, Mossburg S, Lee M. In Conversation with Carole Stockmeier about Zero Harm: Striving to
Reduce Preventable Harms – Point, Counterpoint, and Are…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49439/psn-pdf
March 01, 2004 - Lethal Cap
March 1, 2004
Schillinger D. Lethal Cap. PSNet [internet]. 2004.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/lethal-cap
The Case
A 9-month-old child was seen by her pediatrician for a fever and decreased appetite. She was found to
have otitis media and was prescribed amoxicillin. The doctor gave the first dose to th…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49868/psn-pdf
July 02, 2019 - Delayed Clozapine Prescription in an Elderly Man With
Dementia
July 2, 2019
Tsourounis C, Ghomeshi KK. Delayed Clozapine Prescription in an Elderly Man With Dementia. PSNet
[internet]. 2019.
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delayed-clozapine-prescription-elderly-man-dementia
The Case
An 86-year-old man with neurode…
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/access/cahps-strategy-6e.pdf
July 07, 2017 - Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Rapid Referral Programs
The CAHPS Ambulatory Care
Improvement Guide
Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience
Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with
Ambulatory Care
6.E. Rapid Referral Programs
Visit the AHRQ …
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www.ahrq.gov/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/health-promotion-education/strategy6r-reminder-systems.html
March 01, 2020 - Strategy 6R: Reminder Systems for Immunizations and Preventive Services
Contents
6.R.1. The Problem
6.R.2. The Intervention
6.R.2.a. Reminder Systems for Patients
6.R.2.b. Reminder Systems for Physicians
References
Download Strategy 6R:
Reminder Systems for Immunizations and Preventiv…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/RwHjq3L5fN5gdWsp_sSwA3
August 02, 2018 - Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Adults: USPSTF Recommendation Statement
Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions
to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Adults
US Preventive Services Task Force
Recommendation Statement
US Prevent…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-management-or-just-different-risk-national-survey-newborn-units-following-patient-safety
April 12, 2011 - Study
Risk management, or just a different risk: a national survey of newborn units following a patient safety alert.
Citation Text:
Freer Y. Risk management, or just a different risk? Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition. 2006;91(5). doi:10.1136/adc.2005.08954…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perceptual-and-interpretive-error-diagnostic-radiology-causes-and-potential-solutions
November 13, 2024 - Commentary
Perceptual and interpretive error in diagnostic radiology—causes and potential solutions.
Citation Text:
Degnan AJ, Ghobadi EH, Hardy P, et al. Perceptual and Interpretive Error in Diagnostic Radiology-Causes and Potential Solutions. Acad Radiol. 2019;26(6):833-845. doi:10.101…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-cancer-diagnosis-current-understanding-and-future-directions
November 18, 2009 - Review
Errors in cancer diagnosis: current understanding and future directions.
Citation Text:
Singh H, Sethi S, Raber M, et al. Errors in cancer diagnosis: current understanding and future directions. J Clin Oncol. 2007;25(31):5009-18.
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Format:
Google Schola…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evaluating-accuracy-electronic-pediatric-drug-dosing-rules
May 08, 2017 - Study
Evaluating the accuracy of electronic pediatric drug dosing rules.
Citation Text:
Kirkendall E, Spooner A, Logan JR. Evaluating the accuracy of electronic pediatric drug dosing rules. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2014;21(e1):e43-9. doi:10.1136/amiajnl-2013-001793.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/Karen_Fox_IQHIT_Q4_Measures_of_Impact_for_BLUES_Project.pdf
June 16, 2021 - Measures of Impact for BLUES project
Measures of Impact for BLUES project
Lead Agency: Delta Health Alliance
There has been significant discussion about how to effectively measure the BLUES project’s
impact during the past quarter. Although no baseline data is available at this time, the table
below solidifie…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/redesign-health-care-systems-reduce-diagnostic-errors-leveraging-human-experience-and
December 04, 2016 - Commentary
Redesign of health care systems to reduce diagnostic errors: leveraging human experience and artificial intelligence.
Citation Text:
Abid MH. Redesign of health care systems to reduce diagnostic errors: leveraging human experience and artificial intelligence. J Clin Outcomes M…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/measurement-essential-improving-diagnosis-and-reducing-diagnostic-error-report-institute
January 23, 2017 - Commentary
Classic
Measurement is essential for improving diagnosis and reducing diagnostic error: a report from the Institute of Medicine.
Citation Text:
McGlynn EA, McDonald KM, Cassel C. Measurement Is Essential for Improving Diagnosis and Reducing Diagnostic…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/family-safety-reporting-hospitalized-children-medical-complexity
September 18, 2024 - Study
Family safety reporting in hospitalized children with medical complexity.
Citation Text:
Mercer AN, Mauskar S, Baird JD, et al. Family safety reporting in hospitalized children with medical complexity. Pediatrics. 2022;150(2):e2021055098. doi:10.1542/peds.2021-055098.
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/van-wijk-mam-et-al-2001
January 01, 2001 - van Wijk MAM et al. 2001 "Assessment of decision support for blood test ordering in primary care - a randomized trial."
Reference
van Wijk MAM, van der Lei J, Mosseveld M, et al. Assessment of decision support for blood test ordering in primary care: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med 2001;134(4):274-…
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-decision-support-medication-dosing-renal-insufficiency-randomized-controlled
September 30, 2009 - Study
Computerized decision support for medication dosing in renal insufficiency: a randomized, controlled trial.
Citation Text:
Terrell KM, Perkins AJ, Hui SL, et al. Computerized decision support for medication dosing in renal insufficiency: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Emerg …