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61. Progestogens-Preterm-Birth Executive (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2012 - aggregate estimates of the effectiveness of progestogen treatment for preventing preterm birth and reducing … For neonatal mortality, aggregate estimates indicated no formulation was effective at reducing risk … However, all formulations were effective at reducing the risk of preterm birth (meta-estimates: OR17OHP … Two of these trials demonstrated effectiveness for reducing risk of preterm birth. … Two RCTs report effectiveness in reducing preterm birth among women with short cervical length.

62. Effectiveness and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in Management of Asthma: Evidence Summary (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2017 - controlled radiofrequency thermal energy to the walls of accessible proximal airways with the intent of reducing … excess airway smooth muscle tissue in the airways and reducing the frequency of severe asthma exacerbations

63. Health-Careassociated-Infections Executive (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2012 - Which quality improvement strategies are effective in reducing the following healthcare-associated … Effectiveness of an intervention program in reducing postoperative infections. … Effect of interventions in reducing the rate of infection after cesarean delivery. … Reducing inappropriate urinary catheter use: a statewide effort. … Reducing PICU central line-associated bloodstream infections: 3-year results.

64. Research Protocol: Improving Cultural Competence To Reduce Health Disparities for Priority Populations (pdf file)
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    July 09, 2014 - Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review Reducing health disparities and achieving equitable … Cultural competence is widely seen as a foundational pillar for reducing disparities through culturally … For example, while cultural competence interventions often aim to improve cultural sensitivity by reducing … knowledge, changes in attitudes o Provider beliefs/cognitions about the priority population, such as reducing … decision-making, communication o Provider beliefs/cognitions about the priority population, such as reducing

65. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    March 13, 2012 - of combined (estrogen and progestin containing) and progestin- only oral contraceptives (OCs) for reducing … KQ 4: Aside from pregnancy prevention, are there other benefits of OC use (e.g., reducing the risks … OCs have other benefits, including reducing the risks of conditions such as endometrial hyperplasia, … Reducing ovarian cancer mortality through screening: Is it possible, and can we afford it? … other benefits of OC use in reducing the risks of endometrial cancer or colorectal cancer?

66. Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2016 - protocols, audit of PPH cases and feedback to health care teams, or clinical care algorithms) for reducing … evaluated were heterogeneous across studies. �� Some interventions were found to be effective in reducing

67. Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2014 - Current treatment options for reducing hyperuricemia in patients with gout include the xanthine oxidase … Lesinurad demonstrates potential for reducing sUA levels in combination with xanthine oxidase inhibitors … Diet and lifestyle modifications (e.g., reducing alcohol and dietary purine intake as well as weight … Lesinurad demonstrated potential for reducing sUA levels in combination with xanthine oxidase inhibitors … management could reduce hospitalizations and renal or cardiovascular complications from acute gout flares, reducing

68. Making Healthcare Safer IV_Rapid Response_Deprescribing To Reduce Medication Harms in Older Adults (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2024 - has the potential to improve multiple aspects of patient safety and quality of care, including by reducing … Reducing inappropriate polypharmacy: the process of deprescribing. … Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Older Adults. … Strategies Associated With Reducing Benzodiazepine Prescribing to Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Study … Reducing inappropriate polypharmacy for older patients at specialist outpatient clinics: a systematic

69. Deprescribing To Reduce Medication Harms in Older Adults | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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70. Antibiotics-Respiratory-Infection Executive (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2016 - Study Selection Study selection followed AHRQ guidance for reducing bias.25,26 Abstracts for citations … Interventions with evidence for improving or reducing antibiotic prescribing in acute RTI and no or … Also, the combination of rapid strep testing and a clinical score was superior in reducing overall … Although the ultimate goal is reducing antibiotic resistance while not adversely affecting clinical … Reducing antibiotic prescribing for children with respiratory tract infections in primary care: a

71. Management Strategies to Reduce Psychiatric Readmissions | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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72. Serum Free Light Chain Analysis for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2012 - 5 3 Context of reducing need for other testing: What is the role of the SFLC assay either alone or … in combination with traditional tests, compared with traditional tests alone, in reducing the need … 2 11 Context of reducing need for other testing: Can the frequency of current SIFE, SPEP, and UPEP … with traditional tests, compared with traditional tests alone, in reducing the need for bone marrow … 5 3 Context of reducing need for other testing: What is the role of the SFLC assay either alone or

73. Behavioral Programs for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2016 - with diabetes; b) a structured dietary intervention (related to weight loss, glycemic control, or reducing … education. �� Overall, behavioral programs seemed to have some benefit in patients with T1DM for reducing

74. Cesarean-Birth-2010 Executive (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2010 - Strategies: Studies assessed strategies implemented specifically with the goal of reducing cesarean … Where head-to-head comparisons are available, what strategies are shown to be superior in reducing the … The evidence about reducing cesarean through antenatal care models designed to enhance continuity is … In other models of one-to-one support, there was no advantage in reducing cesarean among women who … Non-clinical interventions for reducing unnecessary caesarean section.

75. AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program Annual Report 2023 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2023 - Responses Inform CMS Coverage Decision for Dental Care EPC Report: Efficacy of Dental Services for Reducing … Proposed Rule Clarifying Reimbursement for Dental Services (July 2023) Efficacy of Dental Services for Reducing … Adverse Events in Those Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer (July 2023) Efficacy of Dental Services for Reducing … Efficacy of Dental Services for Reducing Adverse Events in Those Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer 3 … Efficacy of Dental Services for Reducing Adverse Events in Those Undergoing Insertion of Implantable

76. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - bowel function in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS), potentially improving quality of life and reducing … procedure that uses a natural orifice as an entry point for surgical instruments, with the intention of reducing … Search results did yield cost data on POEM; theoretically it could reduce the cost of care by reducing … blockers. 21 POEM is intended to be less invasive than current laparoscopic techniques, possibly reducing … Experts stated self-administered teduglutide might disrupt current models of patient management by reducing

77. CER 226: Evidence summary_Labor Dystocia (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2020 - • Variations in strategies for reducing the length of the second stage of labor (after cervical … Obstructed labour: reducing maternal death and disability during pregnancy. … Comparing the impact of acupuncture and pethidine on reducing labor pain. … Efficacy of aromatherapy for reducing pain during labor: a randomized controlled trial. … Intravenous fluids for reducing the duration of labour in low risk nulliparous women.

78. AHRQ Slide Template 2019-Widescreen
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    January 01, 2023 - surveillance Use of report cards and outcome measurements to improve safety of surgical care Deprescribing Reducing … Healthcare Facilities or Systems MHS III Report Included a limited review & found moderate evidence for reducing … Healthcare Information Management Executives’ Opioid Taskforce Playbook Society for Hospital Medicine’s Reducing … Hospital Wards MHS III report found moderate evidence that rapid response systems (RRS) are effective in reducing

79. Evidence-Summary-CER-206-Sodium-And-Potassium-Intake-Effects-On-Chronic-Disease-Outcomes-And-Risk (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2018 - infarction (MI), coronary heart disease (CHD), and kidney disease), and more importantly, whether reducing … Our current review also adds to the evidence by identifying an effect of sodium reduction on reducing … • Effectiveness of behavioral/lifestyle interventions in reducing sodium intake may be affected by … Studies to assess the benefits of reducing dietary sodium for those with normal blood pressure were … Interventions to assess the effects of reducing sodium intake on the risk for all-cause mortality are

80. Making Healthcare Safer IV Rapid Review: Prevention in Adults of Infection With Transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2024 - This review focuses on patient safety practices for reducing burden and transmission of MDROs and C. … Clinical evidence was limited to guide choice of specific environmental cleaning agents for reducing … • Universal gloving has a small effect in reducing MDRO infections, mostly in the ICU setting (Low … Overall, we conclude that the evidence is mixed for routine use of contact precautions for reducing … Effectiveness of Infection Control Teams in Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Systematic