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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/kerber-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Dizziness symptoms were inclusive of vertigo (i.e., spinning or other
illusory sensation of movement … Information collected included symptom onset date
and time, type and severity of dizziness symptoms, … other neurologic or neuro-otologic
symptoms, and prior history of dizziness. … older = 1; systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 =
1; clinical features (symptoms … or exam findings of unilateral weakness = 2, speech
disturbance without weakness = 1); duration of symptoms
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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/2025-04/newman-toker2-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - We prospectively defined these
three symptoms as the ones for analysis of response format comparison … (total between four and 12 symptoms). … Participant responses on review of symptoms differed between the binary (n = 168) and multiple answer … Responses to Review of Symptoms Questions
16
6. … Common symptoms in ambulatory care: incidence, evaluation, therapy, and outcome.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/tanner-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - Dystonia misdiagnosis was
defined as symptoms and signs ultimately recognized as dystonia that were … if listed as the primary diagnosis for a healthcare visit during which care was sought for dystonic symptoms … Of these, almost half (45%) had their symptoms attributed to stress,
anxiety, or depression, but misdiagnoses … Men and women typically saw the doctor twice about their symptoms before
being correctly diagnosed and … dystonia
730
(n=123)
547.5
(n=14)
365
(n=8)
547.5
(n=16)
Median number of doctor visits for
symptoms
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/surveys/hospital/2022-hsops-wps-study-report.pdf
January 01, 2022 - of
burnout
I have no symptoms of burnout. 30%
I am under stress, and don’t always have
as much … energy as I did, but I don’t feel
burned out.
36%
34%
Experienced
symptoms of
burnout
I am … The symptoms of burnout that I am
experiencing won’t go away. … of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion” to “I am beginning to burn out and have one or more symptoms … of burnout, e.g.,
emotional exhaustion.
18% 27% 20% 15% 25% 24% 17% 20% 23% 20%
The symptoms of
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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/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/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/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-1.pdf
January 01, 2009 - the risk of sudden
death.ix,x,xi It is important to expand the history to include specific cardiac symptoms … nonstimulant atomoxetine, the adverse effects include initial somnolence and
gastrointestinal tract symptoms … Criteria for this level of severity, on the basis of the multisite
study,xii are: (1) symptoms that … Hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms
associated with the use of attention-deficit/hyperactivity … Comparison of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms subtypes
in Ukrainian schoolchildren
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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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/video/cus-facilitator-guide-maternal-equity.pdf
June 02, 2025 - Roberts presents to her primary care clinic with symptoms of preeclampsia about a week and a half
after … Roberts’ symptoms. Her
nurse is concerned and uses CUS words to speak up.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/ereport-slides.html
September 01, 2017 - Each HRCC receives a score based on the number of symptoms noted. … More total symptoms noted suggests higher risk. … Respiratory
Symptoms
Mental/
Psychiatric/
Neurological
Symptoms
Gastrointestinal … /
Genitourinary
Symptoms
Endocrine/
Metabolic/
Nutrition
Issues
Wound or … /
Psych
Cardiac/
Circulatory
Symptoms
Pneumonia/
Respiratory
Symptoms
Gastrointestinal
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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/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK3_T4-Letter_to_Prescribing_Clinicians.docx
October 01, 2016 - Urine cultures should not be used to identify UTIs in the absence of symptoms.
1. … Request notification if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours. … Deeper infections such as bursitis may present with similar signs/symptoms.
1. … vital signs, including temp, every ______ hours for ______ hours; and/or
Notify physician/NP/PA if symptoms … Notify physician/NP/PA if symptoms worsen or if unresolved in ______ hours.
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/learning-modules/vaccination-testing.html
December 01, 2022 - Module 1: When to Test
It is important to know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 before testing residents
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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/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/evidencenow/projects/urinary/evidencenow-pursuit.pdf
January 01, 2025 - approximately 50,000 women
Veterans and estimates that 30 percent (n=15,000) of these women will
have UI symptoms … Variables to be assessed include
diagnosis rates of UI and other symptoms and UI symptom
improvement
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/healthyliving/supportive.html
June 01, 2018 - For patients with long-term health conditions, managing symptoms and preventing complications are important … Focuses on enhancing patient comfort and quality of life and preventing and relieving symptoms and complications