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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rapid-evidence-heart-disease.pdf
October 01, 2022 - Thirteen studies (3 RCTs and 10 PSM studies) were included in the meta-analysis with a total of
18,855 … Three included studies
comparing PCI to OMT reported CV mortality and 15 included studies reported MI … Twelve studies (3 original
RCTs, 1 long-term extension of an RCT, and 8 observational studies) were … Non-randomized
studies, observational studies,
and studies of non-CTO lesions
or treatment with CABG … Included Studies: Three RCTs
(DECISION-CTO, EUROCTO,
REVASC); 14 observational
studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/migraine-treatments-research-amended-protocol.pdf
January 09, 2020 - meta-analyses (used for
identifying additional studies)
In vitro
studies, non-
original data … )
studies,
before-after
studies,
survey
Publications Studies published in English only. … Studies included by either reviewer will
be retrieved for full-text screening. … We will evaluate
heterogeneity between studies using I2 indicator. … vs. estimates derived from studies
at low risk of bias; or 2) when all the available studies (in a
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hnhc-disposition-comments.pdf
October 29, 2021 - o Results: We clarified the distinction between the number of articles and studies. … We further clarified the definition of “serious
mental illness” used in specific studies. … evaluated the rigor of these
studies. … In relation to intervention studies, we
added the concern that these studies were generally not designed … We
didn’t find studies
with a reference to
that role.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/malnutrition-hospitalized-adults-protocol.pdf
October 19, 2020 - will include studies published from 2000 to present.
3. … will be assessed using the Risk of Bias in Non-
8
randomized Studies (ROBINS-I) tool. … using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic
Accuracy Studies 2 (QUADAS-2. … yields a higher SOE rating than a set of studies at moderate or high risk of bias. … , whether the
comparisons are based on head-to-head studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/palliative-care-research-amended-protocol.pdf
November 21, 2019 - with only cancer patients
Studies not focusing on
ambulatory populations
Studies of clinicians … Studies of Interventions (ROBINS-I tool). … • Qualitative or mixed-methods studies: include
studies that use a formal qualitative data
collection … • Process evaluation studies (type of
implementation studies) including studies that
address in … We
will conduct meta-analyses when there are sufficient data (at least three studies) and studies are
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-244-safety-of-vaccines.pdf
May 25, 2021 - Given that for many adverse
events only a small number of studies
was available, many studies reported … We included all studies
that met inclusion criteria, which also
included non-trial studies (e.g., self … It does not appear that any
studies have been overlooked and I
don’t see any studies that ought to … TEP #5 Results Page 102 of 240, Table 11: Multiple
rows with 0 studies but then studies
are described … My impression is that studies
worldwide, not only the studies
conducted in the US, are included in
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/telehealth-during-COVID-19-amendments.pdf
April 28, 2022 - o Quantitative studies: RCT, CT, observational
studies, and surveys
KQ3: Qualitative studies: focus … Assessment of Quality of Individual Studies
Paired investigators will assess studies independently for … : focus
groups, interviews
o Quantitative studies: RCT,
CT, observational studies,
and surveys … or EHR data†
KQ 2: Quantitative studies (e.g., RCT, CT,
cohort studies.) … and
quantitative studies)
Search update revision:
KQ2: Comparative studies only
KQ3: include only
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/hypertensive-disorders-pregnancy-protocol-amendment.pdf
April 20, 2022 - o Case-control studies
o Claims database analyses
o Feasibility studies
o Device validation studies … o Case-control studies
o Claims database analyses
o Feasibility studies
o Qualitative studies
o … o Case-control studies
o Claims database analyses
o Feasibility studies
o Qualitative studies
o … These may include single group (including registry) studies, qualitative and mixed-
methods studies, … They may help to identify particular studies or databases to
search for studies to be included in the
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hepatitis-c-treatment-future_research.pdf
April 01, 2013 - We searched for ongoing studies of currently approved treatments or
studies of unapproved treatments … We did not look for studies that would fall outside the scope of the
treatment CER, such as studies … We focused on identifying ongoing studies (rather than completed studies or
terminated studies) conducted … Lack of studies in
screen detected
patients.
No studies identified. Not applicable. … Cohort Studies
Advantages of cohort studies for producing a valid result.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-finding-evidence_methods.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Observational Studies in Other Situations
It can be challenging to search for observational studies … MEDLINE EMBASE
Cohort studies/
comparative study/
follow-up studies/
prospective studies/
risk … MEDLINE EMBASE CINAHL
1 Epidemiologic studies/
2 Exp case control studies/
3 Exp cohort studies/ … )).mp.
11 (Case control adj (study or
studies)).tw.
12 (follow up adj (study or
studies)).tw. … control studies/
3 Correlational studies/
4 Nonconcurrent prospective studies/
5 Cross sectional studies
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/fatty-acids-cardiovascular-disease_disposition-comments.pdf
August 12, 2016 - We have clarified which
studies evaluated ethyl
esters. … Some of the exclusions of
studies on the basis of sample size seem arbitrary: for example, studies of … As the reviewer notes, we
excluded weight loss
studies. … Weight
loss intervention studies
were excluded. … because of incomplete
reporting by several studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gout_research-protocol-2014.pdf
January 01, 2014 - Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review - Included studies
will be limited to those … Finally, we will ask the TEP to assess our included studies and to provide references for
any studies … Studies will be weighted by sample size. … studies that include long-term, clinical outcomes and in applying standards of
precision to these studies … studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cystic-fibrosis-hgh_research-protocol.pdf
August 22, 2008 - Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review
Studies will be included in the evaluation … Studies will be
included in the key question 5 evaluation if they are 1) studies of rhGH therapy, 2) … Epidemiologic studies/
2. Exp case control studies/
3. Exp Cohort Studies/
4. … (follow up adj (study or studies)).tw.
8. … Epidemiologic studies/
2. Exp case control studies/
3. Exp Cohort Studies/
4.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/long-term-care-adults_research-protocol.pdf
December 20, 2011 - Studies published in English. … Studies from 1995-current. … Studies that do not have a direct comparison between NH and HCBS
(e.g., studies that compare one … We will abstract data on
characteristics of population served from cross-sectional studies and studies … and
studies that report casemix.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-nitric-oxide_research-protocol.pdf
September 06, 2016 - )
• In vitro, and in vivo studies
• Non-original data (e.g. … • Qualitative studies
• Animal studies
Publications Any language Non-English abstract
Abbreviations … We will evaluate heterogeneity between studies using I2
indicator. … In diagnostic studies,
observational studies can start as high strength of evidence for diagnostic accuracy … vs. estimates derived from
studies at low risk of bias; or 2) when all the available studies (in a
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/musculoskeletal-complaints-tests-children_surveillance.pdf
January 08, 2013 - No
studies reported the prevalence of joint
swelling in children.
No new studies identified. … No new studies identified. NA All three experts felt the
conclusion was up to date. … None of the studies specifically addressed children with joint swelling. … No new studies identified. NA All three experts felt the
conclusion was up to date. … None of the studies
specifically addressed
children with joint swelling.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rotator-cuff-tear_disposition-comments.pdf
October 05, 2010 - Introduction DASH measure is commonly used in studies The DASH is listed in the summary of frequently … There are two
studies (#168, and #145) comparing nonoperative
treatments. … An update of
the review may be merited once these studies have been
completed and published. … (e.g., retrospective cohort
studies were included). … We hope this explanation is helpful in clarifying our rationale for
excluding these studies.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/insulin-analogues-disposition-081229.pdf
September 01, 2008 - These are only two studies. How large were the
studies? … were there any studies by the IHS? … Such studies
can be analyses of administrative data, observational studies, or
other designs depending … Noninferiority vs. superiority studies: Studies designed to demonstrate non-inferiority or equivalence … However,
most studies have not been designed to test this, and these studies had very low statistical
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/antipsychotics-children-update_executive.pdf
January 01, 2018 - Harms
(KQ2) were reported in 126 studies (93%). … Of the 135
studies, 89 (66%) were RCTs, 6 (4%) were NRCTs, and 40
(30%) were observational studies. … A total
of 20 studies compared different doses of the same
antipsychotic, and 56 studies compared one … Overall, the observational studies were of quite high
quality; of 40 studies, 4 (10%) were rated as … Most studies had
treatment durations between 4 and 12 weeks; nine studies
were 6 months or longer.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nonpharm-treatment-chronic-pain-protocol.pdf
December 11, 2018 - We will
exclude cohort studies, case-control studies, case reports, and case series. … studies are present. … from poorer-quality
studies. … Random effects across studies are
assumed and if estimates across studies vary widely, profile likelihood … and studies rated as poor.