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321. Single-arm studies in comparative effectiveness reviews (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/single-group-studies_white-paper.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Of the 11 that did, the reasons cited included provision of supplementary long-term effect data on surgical … 21 CERs that used single group studies, 10 re viewed only pharmaceutical agents, 1 reviewed only surgical … The before-after design is commonly used in the evaluation of surgical interventions and other irreversible … Comparative Effectiveness of Core-Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Breast Lesions … of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults 2011 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No NA Yes Dearth of comparative surgical

322. Disposition of Comments Report for Imaging Tests for the Diagnosis and Staging of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-pancreas_disposition-comments.pdf
     September 23, 2014 - in the Discussion section in the subsection “Key Findings and Strength of Evidence”: “We note that surgical … Specifically, the question is whether surgical therapy appropriate. … modifications to the introduction and conclusions, the manuscript may be valuable to non-surgeons and surgical … locoregional lymph node involvement by tumor are key determinants of post-operative survival following surgical … reportable cases, transduodenal FNA of head masses is not an issues since the duodenum comes out with surgical

323. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/bundled-payments-quality-effects_research-protocol.pdf
     June 23, 2011 - For example, a single payment could include a surgical procedure and followup care. … stay and a single payment to the surgeon covering services in a 90- day ―global period‖ including the surgical … bypass graft surgery could include presurgical services, facility and physician fees for the inpatient surgical

324. Systematic Review on Treatments for Acute Pain: Surveillance Report 3 (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2022 - trigeminal neuralgia) (KQ 4) • Postoperative pain (excluding inpatient management of pain following major surgical … Opioid therapy was associated with decreased or similar effectiveness for pain versus an NSAID for surgical … procedures) KQ6: Dental pain (surgical and nonsurgical) KQ7: Kidney stones (including inpatient … Effect of photobiomodulation therapy on reducing acute pain and inflammation following surgical removal … Brace versus cast following surgical treatment of distal radial fracture: a prospective randomised

325. Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Use of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Era (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2023 - Among patients who received general medical care or surgical care, those who received telehealth care

326. Treatments for Fecal Incontinence: Current State of the Evidence | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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327. Methods-Guide-Chapter-Prioritization-And-Selection-Of-Harms-For-Inclusion-In-Systematic-Reviews (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2018 - Reports We reviewed 18 EPC reports that addressed a range of intervention types (e.g., medical, surgical … diagnostic testing, informatics, behavioral therapy) and conditions (e.g., cancer, musculoskeletal, surgical … considered serious when judged to jeopardize the patient or study participant and may require medical or surgical … secondary to discomfort; dysphagia; complications related to dysphagia such as aspiration pneumonia; surgical … Pharmacologic; Procedural; Surgical Thrombotic complications; infertility; PPH in subsequent pregnancy

328. S50 (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2007 - each admission); (2) all treatment and care processes (including medications, nutritional treatments, surgical … Association between patient- controlled analgesia pump use and post-operative surgical site infection … Suppl 2, October 2007 © 2007 Lippincott Williams & WilkinsS56 reduces length of stay and charges in surgical

329. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
     June 01, 2015 - Purely restrictive metabolic surgical procedures. … Surgical intervention may represent their best chance to effectively treat obesity and T2DM.”66 On … Impact of different bariatric surgical procedures on insulin action and beta-cell function in type … Medical and surgical management of obesity including anorexiants. Policy number: 379. … Surgical management of morbid obesity. Policy #: 053. [internet].

330. Work Plan for Methods Research on (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2010 - (e.g., adverse effects)10 and in areas in which few RCTs have been conducted, such as devices and surgical … This type of study includes interventions that may be in the control of the investigator (e.g., a surgical … This includes interventions that may be in the control of the investigator (e.g., a surgical procedure … This type of study includes interventions that may be in the control of the investigator (e.g., a surgical … This includes interventions that may be in the control of the investigator (e.g., a surgical procedure

331. Making Healthcare Safer IV Rapid Review: Examining the Impact of Implementing High-Reliability Organization Principles on Patient Safety Outcomes (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2025 - o Improving Surgical Care and Recovery36: helps hospitals improve patients' surgical experience by adopting … o Improve Safety in Ambulatory Surgery Centers37: to prevent surgical site infections (SSI) and other … o Promote Safe Surgery39: tools focused to help hospitals reduce surgical site infections and other … Toolkit for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery. … Adaptation of a lean tool across surgical units to improve patient experience.

332. Evidence Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 248: Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation for Major Joint Replacement (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/joint-replacement-evidence%20-summary.pdf
     November 01, 2021 - osteoarthritis has increased, the numbers of TKAs and THAs have increased and are now the most common inpatient surgical

333. Evidence Summary: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-233-diverticulitis-evidence-summary.pdf
     October 01, 2020 - With low to moderate SoE, serious surgical complications included 30-day mortality (0.7%), 30-day readmission

334. Making Healthcare Safer IV: Use of Structured Handoff Protocols for Intrahospital Transitions (pdf file)
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     December 31, 2024 - 3 standardized handoff tool was used during patient transfers from the operating room to the surgical … the emergency room to the inpatient setting, or from the Intensive Care Unit to the general medical-surgical

335. Healthcare Industry Waste and Lifecycle Assessment (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/lifecycle-assessment-protocol.pdf
     August 23, 2023 - and contribution to waste streams.16 Also reduction of unnecessary supplies, such as prepackaged surgical … healthcare delivery organizations, and within and across different healthcare disciplines (e.g., focused on surgical … Operating in a Climate Crisis: A State-of- the-Science Review of Life Cycle Assessment within Surgical

336. EPC Methods: An Exploration of Methods and Context for the Production of Rapid Reviews (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/rapid-review-production_white-paper.pdf
     February 01, 2015 - Lansdale, PA Guy Maddern, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., M.S., M.D., FRACS Surgical Director Australian Safety … and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures—Surgical Adelaide, South Australia, Australia … One report suggested there may not be any impact; however, it focused on surgical interventions vi … They searched websites of HTA agencies to identify rapid reviews on surgical interventions published … Bariatric Surgical Procedures for Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients: A Review of Comparative Clinical

337. Colorectal-Cancer-Staging Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/colorectal-cancer-staging_executive.pdf
     September 01, 2014 - For example, tumors confined to the rectal wall can be treated primarily by upfront surgical resection … usually require preoperative chemotherapy and radiation (neoadjuvant therapy) prior to definitive surgical … Studies published in the surgical literature reported higher accuracies than studies published in other … to natural background radiation.18 However, if a patient undergoes a PET/CT scan for staging, has surgical

338. Systematic Review Update: Noninvasive Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Chronic Pain (pdf file)
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     December 11, 2018 - e.g., injections, nerve block, spinal cord stimulators, parenterally- administered medications) • Surgical … interventions (including minimally invasive surgical interventions) • Diet interventions or dietary … including topiramate, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, phenytoin, valproic acid, zonisamide, tiagabine • Surgical … interventions (including minimally invasive surgical interventions) • Studies evaluating incremental

339. Making Healthcare Safer IV_Rapid Review: Use of Structured Handoff Protocols for Intrahospital Within-Unit Transitions (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2025 - when a standardized handoff tool was used during patient transfers from the operating room to the surgical … the emergency room to the inpatient setting, or from the Intensive Care Unit to the general medical-surgical … Most studies were conducted in hospital general or surgical wards or post-anesthesia care units, 15 … observed between rates of 30-day readmission, 90-day readmission, UTI, pulmonary embolism/DVT, surgical … Handover in plastic surgical practice: the ABCD principle.

340. Rapid Evidence Product Patient Navigation Models For Lung Cancer (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/patient-navigation-model-lung-cancer-rapid.pdf
     December 01, 2018 - Patient navigation began in the United States in 1990 with a surgical oncologist, Harold Freeman, who … Other secondary outcomes of interest include receipt of surgical/radiation oncology consultation, satisfaction … Comparator: Usual care, including complete staging work-up, surgical consultation, cardiac/ pulmonary … function testing, surgical resection, adjuvant therapy Receipt of lung- directed therapy with curative … intent (LDTCI) Receipt of surgical and/or radiation oncology consultation Time to LDTCI Satisfaction