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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-older-adults1.html
September 01, 2024 - Stereotypes about aging (i.e., attributing symptoms warranting evaluation to aging). … sensory impairments. 5,6 Comorbidities and multiple medications (i.e., polypharmacy) can mask or mimic symptoms … diagnostic process by making it difficult to distinguish new acute problems from exacerbations of chronic symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Diagnosis
Symptoms: Cough … tachypnea, or decreased oxygen saturation with rhonchi or crackles
• In patients with obvious signs and symptoms … Followup
• Remind patients that some symptoms such as fatigue and cough may persist for months. … Patients should be instructed to return to medical attention if they do not have some improvement in symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-248-fullreport.pdf
December 01, 2019 - The purpose of this measure is to improve monitoring of symptoms and treatment progress for
adolescents … An important element of depression care is monitoring symptoms and receiving feedback about
treatment … Even minor levels of depression symptoms are associated with decreases in work function (Beck,
Crain … This process measure assesses the routine
monitoring of symptoms among adolescents with depression. … Measuring and tracking depressive symptoms is important to improve patient outcomes (Knaup,
et al.,
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/3_TK2_T2-Antibiotic_Use_Tracking_Sheet_Final.doc
October 01, 2016 - Tract Infection
Respiratory
Skin/Soft Tissue
Gastrointestinal
Other Infection (Specify)
Signs & Symptoms … :
Resident Name/Identifier
Room #
Admit Date
Admit From
Onset Date
Type of Infection
Signs & Symptoms … Resident Name /Identifier
Room #
Admit Date
Admit From
Onset Date
Type of Infection
Signs & Symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T1-Sample_Policy_final.pdf
October 01, 2016 - Urine cultures should not be used to identify UTIs in the absence of symptoms. … with acute dysuria, it may be appropriate to initiate empirical antibiotic therapy; but for
all other symptoms … • Request notification if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours. … Deeper infections such as bursitis may present with similar signs/symptoms.
5. … • Notify Physician/NP/PA if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours.
AHRQ Pub.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=9
January 01, 2022 - Depression This webpage offers brochures and factsheets to help older adults recognize the signs and symptoms … Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Common Symptoms & Prevention Strategies This infographic shows … common symptoms of and prevention strategies for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). … Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic … on and what the latest developments are in managing the occupational risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/older-adults-depression.html
June 01, 2022 - Depression
This webpage offers brochures and factsheets to help older adults recognize the signs and symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/priority-populations/richardson-et-al-2020.pdf
January 01, 2020 - Mild
symptomsd
Severe
symptomse
Die from
Pompe
disease
Die from
other
causes
No
symptoms
Mild … , mild symptoms, severe symptoms, died from Pompe disease,
and died from other causes (Fig. 1). … Mild
symptoms included some signs and symptoms. … 0.811–0.892
Severe symptoms with Pompe disease, 0–1 years 0.399 0.341–0.457
Severe symptoms with Pompe … 0.00 0.30
Mild symptoms 0.19 0.67
Severe symptoms 0.10 0.00
Dead from Pompe disease 0.70 0.02
Dead
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/workplace-safety-items-english.docx
September 01, 2024 - Burnout, note the following:
· The positive response on Work Stress/Burnout (i.e., “Experiencing no symptoms … , is calculated by combining the percentages of response to the first two responses: (1) “I have no symptoms … Using your own definition of “burnout,” please select one of the answers below:
· 1 I have no symptoms … of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion.
· 4 The symptoms of burnout that I am experiencing won’t go … I am at the point where I may need to seek help.*
* If you indicated you have symptoms of burnout or
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/medicaidmgmt/mm8a.html
October 01, 2014 - Number of symptoms. … In general, two studies showed that symptoms are reduced significantly when an in-person care management … intervention is employed. 3 , 8 In particular, one study found that symptoms were reduced significantly … Four studies explored the impact of telephonic care management on number of symptoms present. 3 , 10- … , but at 12 months, no significant change in asthma symptoms had occurred.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-impact-long-haulers.html
June 01, 2022 - Long Haulers
Resource: COVID-19 Impact Long Haulers
This podcast describes the chronic symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ptmgmt/design-table2.html
July 01, 2018 - Content areas
Prerequisites to provide the content
Information on:
The disease and symptoms … Medical information on the disease, symptoms, medications, side effects, outcome, medical terminology … Building motivation to self-manage (e.g., alter behavior, comply with meds, monitor symptoms, etc.).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-influenza.pdf
June 01, 2021 - should be suspected during influenza season (October–March) in nursing home
residents with typical symptoms … myalgias, rhinorrhea.1-3
• Influenza testing should occur for residents with recent onset of signs and symptoms … Infection with SARS CoV-2 should be considered in the differential for a resident with
respiratory symptoms … Testing and Management Consideration
for Nursing Home Residents with Acute
Respiratory Illness Symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/long-covid-resources.html
June 01, 2022 - for Community Living (ACL) webpage summarizes resources available to people experiencing long term symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/depression-older-adults.html
June 01, 2022 - Adults
Resource: Depression and Older Adults
Read this article to find common signs and symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apa2.html
December 01, 2013 - Followup Telephone Survey
Understanding Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Signs and Symptoms … What are the Symptoms of BPD?
Grunting.
Breathing heavily.
Flaring nostrils. … Symptoms of RSV
Starts out like a cold with fever or runny nose. … Avoid exposing your baby to others with cold symptoms.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/nicu/packet/apa2.html
December 01, 2013 - Followup Telephone Survey
Understanding Signs and Symptoms of Illness
Signs and Symptoms … What are the Symptoms of BPD?
Grunting.
Breathing heavily.
Flaring nostrils. … Symptoms of RSV
Starts out like a cold with fever or runny nose. … Avoid exposing your baby to others with cold symptoms.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - the treatment of viral upper respiratory tract infections
Describe treatment options to manage the symptoms … Azithromycin helps my symptoms.
Everyone in my office is ill. … using effective communication strategies
Common patient concerns include:
Wanting to feel that their symptoms … Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care
Communication: Validate Patient Concerns
Assure patients that their symptoms … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of acute viral upper
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/materials/prevention/index.html
January 01, 2023 - also provides a sample decision tree for monitoring residents during daily encounters for signs and symptoms … Prevention Learning Modules
This series of three learning modules focuses on identifying the signs and symptoms … of COVID-19, knowing when and how to report signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and remembering to maintain
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www.ahrq.gov/es/nursing-home/resources/search.html?page=9
January 01, 2022 - Depression This webpage offers brochures and factsheets to help older adults recognize the signs and symptoms … Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Common Symptoms & Prevention Strategies This infographic shows … common symptoms of and prevention strategies for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). … Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic … on and what the latest developments are in managing the occupational risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms