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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/news/events/ahrq-research-summit/brady-summit2016-breakout.pdf
September 28, 2016 - Aims:
• To examine the frequency of inpatient
admissions for related symptoms after discharge … from an ED for chest symptoms … Admissions After Discharge from an
Emergency Department for Chest Symptoms
97.0%
0.2%
1.7%
0.5% … Disorder
Study Conclusions & Implications
• Admission for AMI after discharge from an ED for chest
symptoms … Admissions After Discharge from an Emergency Department for Chest Symptoms
Study Conclusions & Implications
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/Workplace-Safety-Supplemental-Item-Set-NursingHomes.docx
January 01, 2023 - 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 … energy as I did, but I don’t feel burned out.
☐ 3 I am beginning to burn out and have one or more 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/patients-consumers/prevention/disease/bloodclots.html
August 01, 2017 - This guide describes ways to prevent and treat blood clots; symptoms; and medication side effects as … Contents
Introduction
Causes of Blood Clots
Symptoms of a Blood Clot
Preventing Blood Clots … Return to Contents
Symptoms of a Blood Clot
You may have a blood clot if you see or feel:
New
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www.ahrq.gov/coronavirus/index.html
January 01, 2019 - Long COVID Care Network
Twelve AHRQ-supported clinics addressing the debilitating symptoms … CDC
Information on vaccines, testing, treatment, and symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/chain/patient-tools/foster-parent-mental-health-handout.pdf
September 01, 2013 - If you can
keep a record of the symptoms, it
may include:
A list of the symptoms, when
each symptom … started, how
often the symptoms happen, and
when they flare up or get worse
Any traumatic events … that
happened right before the
symptoms started or got worse
If Your Doctor Wants To Treat Your Foster … J What will we do if my child’s symptoms do not
get better or if they get worse? … At each visit, the
doctor may:
J Review your child’s symptoms
J Check to see how well the treatment
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/respiratory-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - Slide 4
Moment 1: Diagnosing CAP
SAY:
A number of signs and symptoms commonly are
observed … If a patient has respiratory symptoms but does not
have signs, symptoms, and imaging findings consistent … Generally patients have
symptoms strongly suggestive of influenza followed by
an improvement in signs … and symptoms, with then a
recurrence of fevers and respiratory findings. … First, regarding CAP, before prescribing antibiotics for a
patient with signs and symptoms suggestive
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-facilitator-guide.pdf
November 01, 2019 - The diagnosis should not be made on
chest x-ray findings in the absence of relevant
respiratory symptoms … Common clinical symptoms include fever, cough,
shortness of breath, and pleuritic chest pain. … It is
important to consider alternative causes of respiratory
symptoms that could be contributing to … clinical
symptoms such as atelectasis, volume overload,
aspiration pneumonitis, or pulmonary embolism … Of note, a patient who cannot generate any sputum
and has minimal or no respiratory symptoms may not
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cap-toolkit/cap_ed-pamphlet.pdf
January 01, 2018 - based on four readily available clinical data elements commonly collected for patients presenting with
symptoms … benefits of integrating the CAP CDS tool into your clinical practice when seeing patients presenting with
symptoms … designed to integrate the CURB-65 assessment into your workflow when diagnosing
patients presenting with symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/resources/additional/check-back.html
July 01, 2023 - English Proficiency Safety: Checkback (57 seconds)
Clarifying the meaning of a patient’s reported symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/resources.html
March 01, 2025 - various levels of severity of urinary incontinence and indicates appropriate steps to take to treat symptoms … providing instructions on how to perform various pelvic floor exercises to aid urinary incontinence symptoms … others, shows the various levels of severity of UI and indicates appropriate steps to take to treat symptoms … tool that was used to educate women about UI and encourage them to talk to their doctor about their symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/nursing-home/WorkplaceSafetyForNursingHomes.pdf
January 01, 2023 - 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 … ☐ 3 I am beginning to burn out and have one or more symptoms of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion … ☐ 4 The symptoms of burnout that I am experiencing won’t go away. … 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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/communicating-decisions-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - The problem is that another healthcare practitioner has prescribed antibiotics for similar symptoms in … brands, drink at least five 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and consider a humidifier” depending on the symptoms … It is possible that the symptoms previously improved because of the natural course of bronchitis—symptoms … examining the child prior to making a management plan, and offers alternative options that might reduce symptoms … antibiotics are not necessary, and alternative symptomatic management, provide clear guidance on signs and symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/antibiotic-patient-safety-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - 13
Patient Safety
13
The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making
Does the resident have symptoms … The resident did not have signs and symptoms consistent with a UTI. … The resident did not have signs and symptoms consistent with a UTI. … culture grew E. coli, prescribing clinician should have evaluated resident to determine if she had UTI symptoms … The resident did not have signs and symptoms consistent with a UTI.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/manage-resident-RTI-slides.pptx
June 01, 2021 - ray
Management RTI
5
The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making
Does the resident have symptoms … Self-limited inflammation of bronchi, the large airways of the lung
Cause:
Viral (with rare exceptions)
Symptoms … ray unlikely
Pneumonia
Definition:
Infection of the lung tissue
Cause:
~75% bacteria, ~25% viral
Symptoms … infiltrates
7
Management RTI
7
The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making
Does the resident have symptoms … Management RTI
14
The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making
Does the resident have symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/workplace-safety/Workplace-Safety-Hospitals-2022-1215-ENGLISH_508.pdf
January 01, 2022 - 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 … ☐ 3 I am beginning to burn out and have one or more symptoms of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion … ☐ 4 The symptoms of burnout that I am experiencing won’t go away. … 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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/workplace-safety/Workplace-Safety-for-Hospitals-12-15-22.docx
December 01, 2022 - please note the following:
· Positive response on Work Stress/Burnout, in other words “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/nursing-home/learning-modules/index.html
March 01, 2023 - Identification & Prevention series
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/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/distributed-cognition-er-nurses3.html
August 01, 2022 - frequently interrupted by clinicians (or even family members) or are not given time to talk about their symptoms … in their own words may limit discussion of their symptoms, which can result in significant diagnostic … nurses make up a key part of “the diagnostic safety net,” 12 because they often identify key signs and symptoms … aggregating specific observations to make ever broader categories of information to understand the symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/education-bundles/urine-culturing/antibiotic-stewardship/part-1-slides.html
February 01, 2019 - has a CAUTI, ask yourself two easy questions:
Does the resident have one or more CAUTI signs or symptoms … Is there another explanation for this resident's symptoms? … Characteristics and experiences of parents and adults who want antibiotics for cold symptoms. … Characteristics and experiences of parents and adults who want antibiotics for cold symptoms.
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/distributed-cognition-er-nurses3.html
August 01, 2022 - frequently interrupted by clinicians (or even family members) or are not given time to talk about their symptoms … in their own words may limit discussion of their symptoms, which can result in significant diagnostic … nurses make up a key part of “the diagnostic safety net,” 12 because they often identify key signs and symptoms … aggregating specific observations to make ever broader categories of information to understand the symptoms