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6641. Reconsidering the Approach to Prevention Recommendations for Older Adults - Figure 2 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      December 01, 2010 - The patient population undergoing risk evaluation is adults aged 65 years and older; the subpopulation … for key question 4 (How are high-risk older adults identified for primary care fall interventions?) … is adults who are considered at high risk for falling. … KQ4: How are high-risk older adults identified for primary care fall interventions? … mobility, strength, medication review, cognitive impairment, orthostatic hypotension, and environmental risks

6642. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Chlamydial Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary14/chlamydial-infection-screening-2007
      June 15, 2007 - The investigators found a slight decrease in the adjusted relative risk for hospitalization overall ( … The investigators noted a lower adjusted relative risk for hospitalization for PID, but this difference … The relative risk for hospitalizations for chlamydia-related sequelae (PID, infertility, or ectopic pregnancy … risk for chlamydial infection that reported health outcomes. … Not at Risk At Risk Not at Risk Direct evidence that screening reduces adverse health

6643. Archived: Evidence Summary: Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening-july-2014
      July 08, 2014 - nonperioperative strokes were disabling or fatal, and the proportional reduction in disabling or fatal stroke (relative … risk, 0.61 [CI, 0.41 to 0.92]) was similar to that for any stroke (relative risk, 0.54 [CI, 0.43 to … Subgroup analyses of the ACAS showed a statistically significant reduction for men (relative risk reduction … , 66% [CI, 36% to 82%]) but not for women (relative risk reduction, 17% [−96% to 65%]) for estimated … = diabetes mellitus; MI = myocardial infarction; MM = medical management; NR = not reported; RRR = relative

6644. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
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      June 01, 2007 - Risks and Benefits of Major Surgery Risk-benefit analysis critical prior to any major surgery Mean … Recommend strategies to reduce these risks to the extent that they are modifiable Preoperative … factor Determining that risks of surgery may potentially exceed the benefits Recommendation for intraoperative … Risk Assessment in this Case Higher cardiac risk given age and comorbidities Revised Cardiac Risk Index … yields risk of 6.6% Lower risk for pulmonary problems Spinal surgery is an intrinsically low risk

6645. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43932/psn-pdf
      March 04, 2015 - Safety considerations to mitigate the risks of misconnections with small-bore connectors intended for … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/safety-considerations-mitigate-risks-misconnections-small-bore-connectors … prevent misconnections, including recommendations regarding improvements for labeling, user testing, and risk … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-risk-during-transition-new-iso-tubing-connector-standards https … operating-manual-based-usability-evaluation-medical-devices-effective-patient-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-and-event-assessment

6646. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42430/psn-pdf
      February 19, 2014 - Framework for analysing risk and safety in clinical medicine. … Framework for analysing risk and safety in clinical medicine. BMJ. 1998;316(7138):1154-7. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/framework-analysing-risk-and-safety-clinical-medicine This commentary outlines … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/framework-analysing-risk-and-safety-clinical-medicine https://psnet.ahrq.gov … /issue/managing-risks-organizational-accidents

6647. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      July 13, 2016 - Communicating Radiation Risks in Paediatric Imaging: Information to Support Healthcare Discussions About … Benefit and Risk. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communicating-radiation-risks-paediatric-imaging-information-support- healthcare-discussions … This report reviews techniques clinicians can use to discuss risks associated with using radiologic … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/communicating-radiation-risks-paediatric-imaging-information-support-healthcare-discussions

6648. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Dental Caries in Children from Birth Through Age 5 Years: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary2/dental-caries-in-children-from-birth-through-age-5-years-screening-2014
      June 15, 2013 - regular early childhood use ranged from 1.3 to 10.7 in 10 studies that relied on retrospective recall and relative … risks ranged from 4.2 to 15.6 in 4 studies that recorded supplement use at the time of exposure. … F-U, follow-up; NNT, number needed to treat; NR, not reported; RCT, randomized controlled trial; RR, relative … risk. … F-U, follow-up; NNT = number needed to treat; OR, odds ratio; RCT, randomized controlled trial; RR, relative

6649. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47142/psn-pdf
      June 13, 2018 - Managing health IT risks: reflections and recommendations. June 13, 2018 Sujan M. … Managing health IT risks: reflections and recommendations. … To manage problems associated with health IT systems, this commentary recommends applying risk assessment … and organizational learning strategies to identify and address predictable risks. … issue/introducing-new-technology-safely https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/conducting-efficient-proactive-risk-assessment-prior-cpoe-implementation-intensive-care-unit

6650. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44683/psn-pdf
      June 21, 2016 - Physician spending and subsequent risk of malpractice claims: observational study. … Physician spending and subsequent risk of malpractice claims: observational study. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physician-spending-and-subsequent-risk-malpractice-claims-observational- … Because procedures and tests carry risks of complications, defensive medicine also may lead to adverse … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/physician-spending-and-subsequent-risk-malpractice-claims-observational-study

6651. Aspirin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      April 01, 2016 - trials of low-dose aspirin (≤100 mg daily) showed a 17% reduction in nonfatal MI and coronary events (relative … is sufficiently high for the benefits to outweigh the risks associated with treatment; they suggest … (>10% 10-year CVD risk) and are not at increased risk for bleeding. … In a consumer bulletin, it noted the risks for GI and intracranial bleeding and suggested that the benefits … Bleeding risks with aspirin use for primary prevention in adults: a systematic evidence review for the

6652. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37509/psn-pdf
      January 30, 2008 - Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer. … Hidden danger, obvious opportunity: error and risk in the management of cancer. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hidden-danger-obvious-opportunity-error-and-risk-management-cancer This … commentary provides context on risks, errors, and safety in cancer treatment in light of a recent analysis … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/hidden-danger-obvious-opportunity-error-and-risk-management-cancer

6653. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42960/psn-pdf
      February 19, 2014 - Risk Management Pearls for Medication Safety: Part I and Part II. … February 19, 2014 Chicago, IL: American Society for Healthcare Risk Management; 2014. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-management-pearls-medication-safety-part-i-and-part-ii These guides … cover medication safety principles, common causes for errors, and strategies to manage risks, such … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/risk-management-pearls-medication-safety-part-i-and-part-ii https://psnet.ahrq.gov

6654. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39306/psn-pdf
      February 17, 2010 - Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. … Detection of patient risk by nurses: a theoretical framework. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-patient-risk-nurses-theoretical-framework This article outlines … a framework for nurses to promptly identify risks and prevent delays when a patient's condition deteriorates … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/detection-patient-risk-nurses-theoretical-framework https://psnet.ahrq.gov

6655. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38285/psn-pdf
      December 10, 2008 - AHRQ Risk-informed Intervention Development and Implementation of Safe Practices in Ambulatory Care. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-risk-informed-intervention-development-and-implementation-safe- practices-ambulatory-care … announcement lists 13 projects funded to demonstrate effective strategies in identifying and addressing risks … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-risk-informed-intervention-development-and-implementation-safe-practices-ambulatory-care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ahrq-risk-informed-intervention-development-and-implementation-safe-practices-ambulatory-care

6656. Archived: Published Comment and Response: Do Lipid-Lowering Agents Provide a Greater Reduction in Cardiovascular Events among Patients with Diabetes?: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/published-comment-and-response-do-lipid-lowering-agents-provide-a-greater-reduction-in-cardiovascular-events-among-patients-with-diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults-screening-2008
      November 15, 2008 - those without for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events, whether considering absolute or relative … risk reduction. … However, the USPSTF encourages clinicians to perform a global cardiovascular disease risk assessment … to determine a person's 10-year cardiovascular disease risk 2 and to screen for type 2 diabetes if knowledge … Calculate Your Risk of Coronary Heart Disease.

6657. Comparative Effectiveness of Strategies to De-escalate Aggressive Behavior in Psychiatric Patients in Acute Care Settings (pdf file)
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      October 01, 2016 - First is how to best balance the benefits and risks of seclusion or restraints with those of various … seclusion and mechanical restraint.44 CI = confidence interval; N = number; NR = not reported; RR = relative … risk; vs. = versus. … CI = confidence interval; KQ = Key Question; N = number; RR = relative risk; vs. = versus. … confidence interval; CRT= cluster randomized trial; KQ = Key Question; N = number; NR = not reported; RR = relative

6658. Screening to Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      June 26, 2018 - of vertebral fractures (9 trials [n = 23 690]; relative risks [RRs] from 0.32-0.64). … did not report higher AUCs than instruments measuring fewer risks. … relative risk [RR], 0.57 [95% CI, 0.41-0.78]; I2 = 0.0%; 5 RCTs [5433 participants];) (eFigure 22 in … The evidence for clinical risk assessments varies in the incorporation of BMD and number of risks. … Benefits and risks of raloxifene by vertebral fracture status.

6659. Jan-2017-Cholesterol-Wg-Notes (doc file)
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      January 01, 2017 - risk calculation and/or presentation of the risk assessment tool: · Application as a population health … Kaiser has both an on-demand risk calculator that can produce real-time risk scores but no recommendations … For this reason, the USPTF recommendation to calculate ASCVD risk only when 1 or more risk factor is … The WG also debated the merits of using multiple risk tools for cardiovascular risk, and whether there … of cardiovascular disease, but the potential impact of statin therapy, and in turn, the risks associated

6660. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older Adults (pdf file)
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      January 08, 2024 - recommends exercise interventions to prevent falls in adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk … with their older patients about whether additional interventions might be helpful to reduce their risk … Other risk factors include sensory problems, medications that may increase fall risk, hazards at home … Multifactorial interventions are a way to assess and address the risks of falling that are tailored to … , developed to help address the individual’s specific risks.