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41. Computer Assisted Quality of Life and Symptom Assessment of Complex Patients (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2013 - Pain and lack of energy were the physical symptoms most strongly associated with poor quality of life

42. Applying Human Factors to Make it Easier for Clinicians to Do Their Jobs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2022 - The potential for a CVD diagnostic error can begin as soon as women describe their symptoms, according … Some updated materials may include symptoms more commonly described by women, such as pain in the neck … But even an expanded list of symptoms can create a certain level of ambiguity, Dr. Miller notes. … For example, one professional group recently labeled symptoms more commonly affecting women as “atypical … “No, those symptoms are not atypical, they are just how women present symptoms.”

43. Minimum Criteria for Antibiotics Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2017 - Urine cultures should not be used to identify UTIs in the absence of symptoms. … appropriate to initiate empirical antibiotic therapy; but for all other symptoms … Deeper infections such as bursitis may present with similar signs/symptoms. … Yes 19 No 24 What symptoms does the resident have? … Yes 22 No 24 What symptoms does the resident have?

44. The Never Antibiotics Diagnoses: Influenza and RSV – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Slide 7 Moment 1: Diagnosis SAY: You should suspect influenza in patients with typical symptoms if … Slide 8 Moment 1: Diagnosis SAY: The most common symptoms of influenza are fever, headache, sore … with more severe symptoms like high fever, decreased appetite, and progressive cough. … RSV symptoms peak around day 5 of illness and start to improve by 7–10 days. … The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of Influenza and RSV.

45. Unique Challenges in Approaching Diagnostic Safety in Older Adults | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2024 - of COVID-19 in older adults identified 58 atypical symptoms that were reported in the literature. … In older patients with BPD, studies have found that symptoms shift to more depression, emptiness, and … He was initially diagnosed with a labyrinthine concussion due to ongoing symptoms of “falling backwards … Lamjoun, et al. (2023) 39 Normal pressure hydrocephalus and mania symptoms: case report A 54-year-old … male presented with psychiatric symptoms suggestive of a manic episode but left the hospital against

46. National Quality Strategy Priority: Effective Treatment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    October 01, 2015 - Care for Chronic Joint Symptoms Adults with chronic joint symptoms who have ever seen a doctor or other … health professional for joint symptoms, by race/ethnicity and by insurance among Hispanics, 2009-2012 … Trends: In 2012, 72.1% of adults with chronic joint symptoms reported seeing a doctor or other health … professional for joint symptoms. … Hispanics were less likely than Whites to report seeing a doctor or other health professional for joint symptoms

47. Outpatient Surgery and Patient Safety—The Patient’s Voice (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2003 - surgery and how the respective symptoms were subsequently managed. … symptoms and manage each of them differently. … the majority of the symptoms beginning after surgery (n = 120). … Regardless of when the symptoms occurred, 88 percent (n = 141) of the symptoms were believed by participants … Flow of survey responses for symptoms incurred Figure 2.

48. One-Pager-Uti (doc file)
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    June 01, 2021 - DiagnosisUrinary Tract Infections (UTI) · First, ask about SYMPTOMS … pain and fever; residents with catheters may not report dysuria, frequency, or urgency2,3 · If UTI symptoms … not start antibiotics in residents with a positive UA and/or culture until confirming that relevant symptoms … Lower urinary tract symptoms in men. UpToDate. … February 2021. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/lower-urinary-tract-symptoms-in-men.

49. Safe Medication Administration: Magnesium Sulfate | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/tool-safe-mgso4.html
    July 01, 2023 - of labor progression, worsening signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, magnesium toxicity, and fluid overload … Symptoms Magnesium Level (mg/dl) Normal adult values 1.7–2.4 Therapeutic range … Provide instructions for reporting signs and symptoms to nursing staff. … Signs/symptoms of magnesium toxicity, worsening pre-signs or symptoms of eclampsia, or progression of … Symptoms Magnesium Level (mg/dl) Normal adult values 1.7–2.4 Therapeutic range

50. PowerPoint Presentation: Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections
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    November 01, 2019 - Remember: Common symptoms of cystitis are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain. … Common symptoms of pyelonephritis are fever and flank pain. … Common symptoms of catheter-associated UTI are fever and suprapubic tenderness. … of a UTI in the absence of urinary symptoms. … Lack of association between bacteriuria and symptoms in the elderly.

51. Safe Medication Administration: Magnesium Sulfate | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/medication/tool-safe-mgso4.html
    November 01, 2018 - of labor progression, worsening signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, magnesium toxicity, and fluid overload … Symptoms Magnesium Level (mg/dl) Normal adult values 1.7–2.4 Therapeutic range 5-9 Loss of … Provide instructions for reporting signs and symptoms to nursing staff. … Signs/symptoms of magnesium toxicity, worsening pre-signs or symptoms of eclampsia, or progression of … Explain expected therapeutic effects, and discuss likely side effects, and symptoms of toxicity that

52. Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms in Children | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2024 - Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms in Children Issue … Today's Headlines: Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms in … Studies Summarize Current Evidence on Tools to Treat, Diagnose ADHD Symptoms in Children A growing … number of treatments are available to improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms … therapies remain important treatment options and have the strongest evidence base for improving ADHD symptoms

53. Part 3: National Quality Strategy Priority—Effective Treatment | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr/chartbooks/blackhealth/part3-nqs5.html
    June 01, 2018 - Doctor Visits for Chronic Joint Symptoms Adults with chronic joint symptoms who have ever seen a doctor … or other health professional for joint symptoms, by race, 2009-2013, and by insurance, Blacks, 2013 … Overall: In 2013, 72% of adults with chronic joint symptoms reported seeing a doctor or other health … professional for joint symptoms. … Blacks were more likely than Whites to report seeing a doctor or other health professional for joint symptoms

54. 4 Tk1 T4-Urinalysis And Utis Improving Care Final (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care_Final.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Identify the signs and symptoms of UTIs and apply best practices for antibiotic stewardship to residents … • We will discuss: — Signs and symptoms of UTIs — Three common myths about UTIs What Is a UTI? … Signs and Symptoms of a UTI • Question: What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI? … • The key symptoms of urinary tract infections are: — Dysuria or acute pain when urinating — Fever … • It may be better to wait and assess the resident frequently for other symptoms of infection. 2

55. Toolkit 1. Suspected UTI SBAR Toolkit (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care-updated.pdf
    October 01, 2016 - Identify the signs and symptoms of UTIs and apply best practices for antibiotic stewardship to residents … • We will discuss: — Signs and symptoms of UTIs — Three common myths about UTIs What Is a UTI? … Signs and Symptoms of a UTI • Question: What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI? … • The key symptoms of urinary tract infections are: — Dysuria or acute pain when urinating — Fever … • It may be better to wait and assess the resident frequently for other symptoms of infection. 2

56. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/pocket-cards-4x6-skin-infections.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents Signs and Symptoms Associated With … drainage with culture of pus • If clinically unstable (hypotension, fever, tachycardia) or severe symptoms … intravenous o Discuss hospital transfer if hospital admission is part of goals of care Signs and Symptoms

57. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2017 - Table 4 (continued)   Reason for Transfer Resident Cardiac/ Circulatory Symptoms … Respiratory Symptoms Mental/ Psychiatric/ Neurological Symptoms Gastrointestinal … / Genitourinary Symptoms Endocrine/ Metabolic/ Nutrition Issues Wound or … for Transfer Resident Injury: Fall Related Injury: Not Fall Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms

58. 2024 Results for the AHRQ Surveys on Patient Safety Culture (SOPS) Workplace Safety Supplemental Items for Hospitals Part II (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2024 - • Hospitals with 300-399 beds had the lowest average percentage of respondents who reported symptoms … • Support Staff had the lowest average percentage of respondents who reported symptoms of burnout … of burnout (Two response options below combined) 72% 66% 70% 70% 75% 67% I have no symptoms of … of burnout, e.g., emotional exhaustion. 20% 19% 20% 19% 17% 21% The symptoms of burnout that I … "Experienced one or more symptoms of burnout" may not equal the sum of the separate response option

59. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Pharyngitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Patients with viral pharyngitis have other signs and symptoms suggesting a viral infection such as low-grade … You may consider treating with antibiotics if the patient is experiencing severe symptoms. … Antibiotic treatment can potentially reduce symptoms of bacterial pharyngitis by about half a day, and … It explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of pharyngitis and emphasizes that antibiotics are … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of pharyngitis

60. 4 Tk1 T4-Urinalysis And Utis Improving Care Final 0 (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care_Final_0.docx
    October 01, 2016 - Identify the signs and symptoms of UTIs and apply best practices for antibiotic stewardship to residents … session is to review the signs and symptoms of suspected urinary tract infections or UTIs. … We will discuss: Signs and symptoms of UTIs Three common myths about UTIs What Is a UTI? … Signs and Symptoms of a UTI Question: What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI? … It may be better to wait and assess the resident frequently for other symptoms of infection.