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201. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cad-women-diagnosis_research-protocol.pdf
     June 06, 2011 - functional information collected during exercise or pharmacological stress testing.4 Currently, there is no reference … standard that achieves both of these objectives.4 Relevance The goals of the diagnostic workup … the researchers as reference material to perform this task, thus aiding in both reproducibility and standardization … study’s adherence to well-accepted standard methodologies (such as QUADAS) and adequate reporting standards … prognostic/risk stratification, predictors of accuracy, cardiovascular outcomes, and harms met the standards

202. Methods Research Report: Developing Consistent and Useful Quality Improvement Study Data Extraction (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/developing-consistent-useful-quality-improvement.pdf
     September 01, 2020 - The QI-MQCS criteria is a pared down version of criteria created by the Standards for Quality Improvement … Quality Accreditation Standards Information. … Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence 2.0: revised publication guidelines from a detailed … Standards for Reporting Implementation Studies (StaRI): explanation and elaboration document. … Center LHS Learning Health System QI-MQCS Minimum Quality Criteria Set TOO Task Order Officer SQUIRE Standards

203. Skin Substitutes for Treating Chronic Wounds (pdf file)
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     October 03, 2019 - Skin Substitutes for Treating Chronic Wounds Evidence-based Practice Center Technical Brief Protocol Project Title: Skin Substitutes for Treating Chronic Wounds Initial publication date: November 27, 2018 Amendment Dates: July 24, 2019, October 3, 2019 (Amendments Details–see Section VII) I. Background an…

204. Layout 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer18-heart-disease-ace-inhibitor-arb-executive.pdf
     October 01, 2009 - Layout 1 Background Nearly 2,400 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of one death every 36 seconds. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives each year than cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, and diabetes mellitus combined. An estimated 79,400,000 American adults (one in …

205. celiac-disease-protocol-140612 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/celiac-disease_research-protocol.pdf
     June 12, 2014 - Risk: Low/High/Unclear Domain 3: Reference Standard Is the reference standard likely to correctly … (Yes/No/Unclear) Were the reference standard results interpreted without knowledge of the results of … (Yes/No/Unclear) Could the reference standard, its conduct, or its interpretation have introduced bias … (Yes/No/Unclear) Did all patients receive a reference standard? … (Yes/No/Unclear) Did all patients receive the same reference standard?

206. Disposition of Comments Report for Testing of CYP2C19 Variants and Platelet Reactivity for Guiding Antiplatelet Treatment (pdf file)
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     September 25, 2013 - standard. … standard assay for platelet reactivity.” … Under this framework, when studies consider measurements obtained from an assay as a reference standard … (Note: a reference standard is not necessarily a gold standard) then it is possible to calculate the … sensitivity and specificity of a second assay (the “index” test) against the reference standard.

207. Disposition of Comments for CER 172 Clostridium Difficile Diagnosis Prevention Treatment (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/c-difficile-update_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 29, 2016 - A consensus reference standard would be problematically heterogeneous and make analysis difficult … We have added to the text to ensure that the reference standard we used is clear and why the results … We have added more discussion about how the reference standard used strongly influences the results … Conceivably a reference standard could use positive and negative controls, although that was not done … Also, the explanation of reference standards seemed much clearer earlier in he report.

208. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gestational-diabetes-screening-diagnosis_research-protocol.pdf
     December 16, 2011 - screening or diagnostic test, including one-step, two-step, or other approach  Comparators: Any reference … standard  Outcomes: Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value … Comparators Any reference standard will be eligible as a comparator KQ1. … standard, glucose threshold for GDM, type of treatment, and outcomes, including adverse events. … "reproducibility of results"/ 37. reference values/ 38. reference standards/ 39. or/24-38 40.

209. AHRQ Slide Template 2019-Widescreen
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     January 01, 2023 - Nothing to disclose In accordance with the requirements of the Standards for Commercial Support … in support or justification of a patient care recommendation will conform to the generally accepted standards

210. Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 269: Respectful Maternity Care (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2024 - Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 269: Respectful Maternity Care Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 269 Respectful Maternity Care Dissemination and Implementation of Perinatal Safety Culture To Improve Equitable Maternal Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes Executive Summary …

211. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dementia-nursing-home-characteristics_research-protocol.pdf
     November 03, 2011 - There are no national standards of RC/AL, and the diversity among residences is striking. … Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 (Public Law 100-203), which established new regulatory standards … Studies of different duration that may have various implications for applicability  Setting: Standards … of care that differ markedly from setting of interest (e.g., varying practice standards from State

212. Integrating Bodies of Evidence: Existing Systematic Reviews and Primary Studies (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/integrating-evidence_methods.pdf
     February 01, 2015 - therefore, we focused on providing guidance for areas in which the workgroup came to consensus on minimum standards … can assess whether an analysis was adequate and appropriate for the research questions or current standards … In addition, the development of new standards in the conduct of systematic reviews, such as the selection … In cases of different models for meta-analysis were used, are there standards that can be established

213. Disposition of Comments Report for Antinuclear Antibody, Rheumatoid Factor, and Cyclic-Citrullinated Peptide Tests for Evaluating Musculoskeletal Complaints in Children (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/musculoskeletal-complaints-tests-children_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 07, 2012 - standard, various durations should be evaluated as well (given the data in adults looking at duration … College of Rheumatology in the late 1980s, led by Eng Tan, attempted to develop guidelines to permit standardization … To my knowledge, a similar standardization has not been performed for the pediatric population. … standard. … standard may be required.

214. Untitled (pdf file)
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     July 06, 2015 - Untitled AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review Surveillance Program CER #18: Comparative Effectiveness of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or An…

215. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nppv-respiratory-failure_research-protocol.pdf
     April 21, 2011 - Studies conducted prior to 1990, as standards of care have changed significantly. B. … Guidance documents will be drafted and provided to the researchers to aid both reproducibility and standardization … In addition, we will describe comparators carefully (especially supportive therapy), as treatment standards

216. Disposition of Comments Report for Outpatient Case Management for Adults With Medical Illness and Complex Care Needs (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2013 - developed a clear and concise approach based on the evidence-based literature is a step close toward standardization … care and the challenges to evaluation posed by the heterogeneity of case management definitions and standards … evolved into a complex area of practice that encompasses a broad range of models, approaches, and standards … AHRQ completed a rigorous review and applied high standards to evaluate the quality and strength of … high risk such as elderly homeless with multiple medical problems. 3) Qualifications, training and standards

217. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0488_12-27-2011.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - used as comparators Outcome(s):  Diagnostic accuracy (with pathological confirmation as the reference … standard)  Cancer-related morbidities, including quality of life and other patient-related outcomes

218. Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-abnormalities-tests-update_disposition-comments.pdf
     February 13, 2012 - There are currently no standards or sufficient data for the precise estimation of pretest probability … Without uniformity and standardization of practices and equipment, including computer technologies utilized

219. Peripheral-Artery-Disease-Treatment Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     January 31, 2013 - To aid in both reproducibility and standardization of data collection, researchers will receive data

220. Disposition of Comments_Models of Care That Include Primary Care for Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Realist View (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/childhood-cancer-disposition-comments.pdf
     February 16, 2022 - & Affiliation Section Comment Response 26 Peer Reviewer #3 Methods Whilst the RAMESES reporting standards … completed, it would be very beneficial for the authors to also complete and reflect on the RAMESES quality standards … report accurately and effectively represents our methods and results and conforms with the RAMESES standards … – the authorization of a Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMMI) demonstration program to develop standards