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September 19, 2014 - risk prediction
instruments, we attempted to create two-by-two tables from
information provided (sample … risks
(RR) and associated 95 percent confidence intervals (CI)
based on the information provided (sample … , the country in
which the study was conducted, the characteristics of
the patient sample (e.g., age … Substance use disorders in a primary care sample
receiving daily opioid therapy. … Addiction Severity Index in a chronic pain
sample receiving opioid therapy.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/heart-failure-natriuretic-peptide_research-protocol.pdf
December 20, 2011 - Prior to performing
the data extraction, a calibration exercise will be conducted using a random sample … The following will also be extracted: blood sample
type for BNP measurement (plasma or serum), assay … accuracy outcomes, and the effect size for treatment monitoring; this
domain is related to study sample … Loss to follow-up (from sample to study population) is not associated with key
characteristics (i.e. … , the study data adequately represent the sample), sufficient to
limit potential bias.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/antipsychotics-children-update/research-protocol
April 01, 2020 - We do not have a minimum sample size for inclusion, nor do we have a minimum threshold for extent of … The modified form will be pilot tested using a sample of the original CER's studies by all review team … For dichotomous outcomes, we will report counts or proportions, and sample size, by study arm. … We will assess precision (precise or imprecise) on the basis of sample size and, if size is adequate … Where there are at least ten studies having variable sample sizes in a meta-analysis, we will analyze
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December 01, 2019 - We will not require a minimum sample size for comparative studies addressing Key Questions 1-4. … For estimating sample size, we used the one-tailed z-test and the t-test. … and the possibility of an effect size for continuous outcomes as large as 0.80 or more, the smallest sample … of the numerous possible harm outcomes and study designs, we were not able to determine a specific sample … that balances the need for smaller studies of specialized populations with the need for studies with sample
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June 15, 2010 - Sample size:
There are no restrictions for study sample size. … Prior to performing the data
extraction, a calibration exercise will be conducted using a random sample … will include study characteristics (e.g., first author, country of research
origin, study design, sample … size, sample size calculation or power estimate); clinical indications;
and study duration or length … Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: June 15, 2010
withdrawals; 2) sample
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March 29, 2011 - A cutoff sample size of 20 provides a balance, allowing us to review
and comment on adequate literature … In particular,
the TEP noted that a sample size of 20 for studies of all types of interventions (e.g … ., medical,
behavioral, etc.) takes into account the typically smaller sample sizes in the ASD literature … After reviewing a sample of relevant articles, the Methods and Content Leads will design
the data-collection … publication, study location
(e.g., country, city, state) and time period, population description, sample
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March 01, 2023 - CQ 4: Select a sample of approximately 5-10 healthcare algorithms and algorithm-informed decision tools … CQ 4 To address CQ 4, we will identify and select sample algorithms, abstract relevant data, and appraise … Algorithm sample identification and selection. … Figure 3: Framework for algorithm sample selection and data abstraction Algorithm appraisal. … Each sample algorithm will be evaluated qualitatively or quantitatively, as feasible, to determine the
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July 01, 2023 - A second team member will check a 10% sample of citations to verify that important studies were not excluded … A second team member will check a 10% sample of the full text reviews to verify that important studies
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November 21, 2011 - We will not stipulate a minimum study sample size for included
clinical research studies. … Ideally, studies
will include an explanation of the sample size analysis (e.g., power
calculation … Assessments of individual study eligibility
based upon sample size will be conducted and fully described … of
publication, study location (e.g., city, state), enrollment period, population
description, sample … use established concepts of the
quantity of evidence (e.g., numbers of studies, aggregate ending-sample
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-266-cdd-app-tabs-D2-D5.xlsx
January 01, 2008 - RoB NRSI
Author, Year Did the Study Attempt To Enroll All (or a Random Sample of) Patients Meeting Inclusion … Criteria (Inception Cohort), or a Consecutive Sample? … Diagnostic Accuracy
Author, Year Cohort: Consecutive or Random Sample?
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-infertility_research.pdf
June 01, 2017 - other trial registration numbers and
then trial characteristics, including: condition, intervention, sample … Two trials with a
combined sample size of 340 patients were completed more than 3 years ago, indicating … Three
studies did not report the sample size in CT.gov and thus were classified as discrepant. … Both trials were applicable to KQ 1 and had a combined
sample size of 340 patients.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antidepressants-update_research-protocol.pdf
July 13, 2011 - head-to-
head comparisons: double-blind, placebo-controlled RCTs
Minimum study duration
6 weeks
Sample … fair quality, controlled observational studies
Minimum study duration
For all studies: 3 months
Sample … studies: 3 months
Study population
Adult inpatients and outpatients with recurrent depression
Sample … inpatients and outpatients with major depressive disorder,
dysthymia, or subsyndromal depression
Sample
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/menopause/research-protocol
December 01, 2019 - different target population (the treatment indication being chronic disease prevention in the study sample … series
Exclude
Case reports
Exclude
Minimum duration
5 years b
1 year c
Sample … series
Exclude
Case reports
Exclude
Minimum duration
5 years a
1 year b
Sample … Include
Case reports (life-threatening events)
Include
Minimum duration
None
Sample … series
Exclude
Case reports
Exclude
Minimum duration
5 years a
1 year b
Sample
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/joint-replacement-disposition-comments.pdf
November 03, 2021 - significant benefit when
two active forms of treatment are compared (compounded by the issues of small sample
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Factors
Obtaining, preserving, and storing samples before analysis
Analytic Factors
Type of assay, sample … Analytic variables include the type of assay chosen and its reliability, the type of sample, the methods … term=12181099
DNA-Based Assays
Analyze the DNA itself
Use a variety of sample sources (e.g., blood … A variety of DNA sample sources are available, such as blood, cheek swabs, and hair. … term=19141767
Sample Size Calculations
It is important to assess whether sample size calculations
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Factors
Obtaining, preserving, and storing samples before analysis
Analytic Factors
Type of assay, sample … Analytic variables include the type of assay chosen and its reliability, the type of sample, the methods … term=12181099
DNA-Based Assays
Analyze the DNA itself
Use a variety of sample sources (e.g., blood … A variety of DNA sample sources are available, such as blood, cheek swabs, and hair. … term=19141767
Sample Size Calculations
It is important to assess whether sample size calculations
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/racial-disparities-health-healthcare-protocol.pdf
January 06, 2022 - CQ 4: Select a sample of approximately 5-10 healthcare algorithms and algorithm-informed
decision tools … Insufficient sample size
10
10. Labeling bias
Model Training /
Development
11. … CQ 4
To address CQ 4, we will identify and select sample algorithms, abstract relevant data,
and … Algorithm sample identification and selection. … Figure 3: Framework for algorithm sample selection and data abstraction
Algorithm appraisal.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s50.pdf
October 01, 2007 - RCTs use relatively simple computations and fairly
small sample sizes, which were well suited to the … enormous resources are expended to locate
individuals who meet selection criteria and achieve desired
sample … For example, PBE-CPI studies to
date have had sample sizes ranging from 1000 to 2500
patients and have … RCTs with
similar sample sizes can cost more than 20 times as much and
answer only a few questions. … Models for sample selection bias. Annu Rev
Sociol. 1992;18:327–350.
13. Newhouse JP, McClellan M.
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January 01, 2010 - identified that comprehensively examine the role of all possible intravascular
techniques with a literature sample
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September 28, 2015 - Peer Reviewer 1 Methods It is not clear whether the mean differences were
weighted by sample size and … If not, then small and large studies
Studies were weighted by sample size and variance. … T2DM based on
whether the majority of the sample (>75%) were of one
disease is somewhat questionable … Peer Reviewer 4 Results Table 10, I would suggest to adding the sample size in
each node. … We have added the sample sizes.