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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/research-gap-primary-care-summary-table.pdf
March 01, 2022 - AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program Research Gaps Summary: Primary Care
AHRQ EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE CENTER PROGRAM
RESEARCH GAPS SUMMARY:
PRIMARY CARE
An EPC publication summarizing evidence gaps identified across recent EPC reviews for select
healthcare topics
Prepared by:
Angela Carr, R.N., M.…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/heart-failure-transition-care_policymaker.pdf
August 01, 2016 - Transitional Care Interventions To Prevent Readmissions for People With Heart Failure
B A C K G R O U N D
Heart failure (HF) is a major clinical and public
health problem and a leading cause of hospitalization
and health care costs in the United States. Despite a
decline in HF-related hospitalizations during the …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/fatty-acids-cardiovascular-disease_clinician.pdf
July 01, 2017 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease: Current State of the Evidence
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease:
Current State of the Evidence
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of a systematic review that evaluated the recent evidence regarding the effects of omega-3 fatty acids
(FAs), primaril…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/autism-adolescents_disposition-comments.pdf
August 27, 2012 - Peer Reviewer #3 General The review is based on a thorough search of the literature and
accurate summaries … TEP #3 Introduction Brief summaries of the different intervention modalities used are
helpful
Thank … Peer Reviewer #3 Results Results: The summaries of studies appear to be highly accurate,
and this writer
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_clinician.pdf
February 01, 2016 - Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use
Disorder (AUD) in Outpatient Settings
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of a systematic review evaluating the evidence regarding the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects
of medications in adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The systematic revi…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/heart-failure-transition-care_clinician.pdf
October 01, 2015 - Transitional Care Interventions To Prevent
Readmissions for People With Heart Failure
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of a systematic review evaluating the evidence regarding the efficacy, comparative
effectiveness, and harms of transitional care interventions (defined in Table 1) that aim to reduce readmiss…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gout-diagnosis-disposition-160727.pdf
February 24, 2016 - We have now revised our summaries of the very
small number of studies that mention
incremental value … It is customary to
include references in AHRQ executive
summaries.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/undescended-testicle_disposition-comments.pdf
December 11, 2012 - Disposition of Comments Report for Evaluation and Treatment of Cryptorchidism
Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-
reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1353
Published Online: December 11, 2012
Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comments Repor…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_consumer.pdf
February 01, 2016 - Medicines To Treat
Alcohol Use Disorder
A Review of the Research for Adults
Is This Information Right for Me?
Yes, this information is right for you if:
� Your doctor* said you have alcohol use disorder and need to stop
drinking or cut down the amount you drink.
� You have decided to stop or cut down your dri…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/infantile-hemangioma_clinician.pdf
June 01, 2016 - Management of Infantile Hemangioma
Management of Infantile Hemangioma
Background
Infantile hemangioma (IH) is the most common tumor of
childhood and is estimated to affect about 4 to 5 percent of
children, with higher prevalence in premature infants and
in whites. IH tends to go through growth and involution
ph…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/healthcare-infections_disposition-comments.pdf
August 10, 2015 - Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 22 Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections
Technical Brief Disposition of Comments Report
Research Review Title: Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-
Associated Infections
Draft review available for public comme…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-abnormalities-tests-update_executive.pdf
February 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 47
Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests for Breast
Abnormalities: Update of a 2006 Review
Executive Summary
Background
Breast cancer is one of the most
common malignancies of women, with
approximately 200,000 new cases
diagnosed every year in the United
States.1 Some …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-tests-applicability_methods.pdf
July 01, 2012 - Finally, restriction is not appropriate when
fully comprehensive summaries including robust review of … Grouping summaries of the
findings using familiar structures like PICOTS can enhance the clarity of
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hepatitis-c-treatment-adherence_disposition-comments.pdf
December 20, 2012 - Disposition of Comments Report for Interventions To Improve Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment: Comparative Effectiveness
Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-
reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1363
Published Online: December 20, 2012
Comparative Effecti…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/wireless-motility-capsule_disposition-comments.pdf
May 20, 2013 - Disposition of Comment Report for Wireless Motility Capsule Versus Other Diagnostic Technologies for Evaluating Gastroparesis and Constipation
Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-
reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1498
Published Online: May 20, 2013
Comparative…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disabilities-quality-improvement-outcomes_disposition-comments.pdf
October 15, 2012 - Within the EPC program, Executive
Summaries are viewed as stand-alone
documents similar to journal … Within the EPC program, Executive
Summaries are viewed as stand-alone
documents similar to journal
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/depression-treatment-ssri_surveillance.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Depression SSRI Surveillance Assessment_CER 62_Low-1
CER # 62: Treatment of Depression after Unsatisfactory
Response to SSRIs
Original release date: April 2012
Surveillance Report: January 2013
Key Findings:
• All conclusions are up to date.
Summary Decision
This CER’s priority for updati…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/measuring-blood-pressure_executive.pdf
January 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 45
Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring:
Comparative Effectiveness
Executive Summary
Background
High blood pressure (BP), or hypertension,
is a common, long-term health condition,
particularly among older adults. Untreated
or ineffectively treated hypertension leads…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/measuring-blood-pressure_disposition-comments.pdf
January 01, 2012 - available information from the studies
was provided in the respective results sections, tables
and summaries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-neuropathy_research-protocol.pdf
September 01, 2016 - As of 2008, basic summaries of trial results must be submitted for certain applicable
trials, including