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121. 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

122. Urinary Incontinence Care Pathway (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/mui/care-pathway.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - others, shows the various levels of severity of UI and indicates appropriate steps to take to treat symptoms … (SUI vs UUI) Step 1: Identify type of incontinence Participant has complaints/symptoms of urinary … Other symptoms include a need to urinate frequently during day and/or night Mixed Urinary Incontience … (MUI) Symptoms of both SUI and OAB/UUI. … Refer to both pathways and incorporate care options to address symptoms that the patient is predominantly

123. ADHD Guidelines Review (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-5-attach-4.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - Rating scales or specific questionnaires containing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) symptoms … If a parent reports that the patient suffers from any symptoms of ADHD that induce impairment or if … the patient scores in the clinical range for ADHD symptoms on a rating scale, then a full evaluation … Treatment of ADHD Should Continue as Long as Symptoms Remain Present and Cause Impairment. … In pre-adolescent children with ADHD/HKD and comorbid symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and/

124. Accurate ADHD Diagnosis, Measure 1, Section 5, Attachment 4 (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2011 - Rating scales or specific questionnaires containing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) symptoms … If a parent reports that the patient suffers from any symptoms of ADHD that induce impairment or if … the patient scores in the clinical range for ADHD symptoms on a rating scale, then a full evaluation … Treatment of ADHD Should Continue as Long as Symptoms Remain Present and Cause Impairment. … In pre-adolescent children with ADHD/HKD and comorbid symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and/

125. NICU Family Information Packet, Appendix B, Gastroesophageal Reflux (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-ger.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Symptoms Of Pathologic GER ■ Failure to thrive due to malnourishment. … ■ Uncommon symptoms: intermittent stridor, hoarse voice, acute episodes of spasmodic croup, bronchospasm … ■ Therapies may improve symptoms, but generally reflux is not entirely eliminated.

126. Symptom Monitoring and Reporting System for Pediatric Chronic Illness | Digital Healthcare Research
     digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/symptom-monitoring-and-reporting-system-pediatric-chronic-illness
     January 01, 2023 - Patient-Centered Care Patient-Reported Outcomes Children experience distressing physical symptoms … Efforts to manage cancer-related symptoms in children have not kept pace with advances in cancer treatments … Factors contributing to poor symptom management include delay in reporting symptoms to clinicians, limited … Timely identification of symptoms is fundamental to the overall success of cancer treatment. … deal with their child’s fatigue; and 81 percent reported being willing to manage fatigue and other symptoms

127. Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Determine Whether To Treat (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/4_TK1_T4-Urinalysis_and_UTIs_Improving_Care-updated.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.

128. Final Progress Report: An expert-guided machine-learning approach to estimate the incidence, risk, and harms associated with diagnostic delays for infectious diseases (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/polgren-miller-report.pdf
     January 01, 2025 - We compared the expected versus observed number of visits with disease-related symptoms before diagnosis … Disease-specific risk factors for delay included medical histories of illnesses with similar symptoms … Identifying SSDs (Signs, Symptoms, and Symptomatically Similar Diseases). … Second, many of these signs/symptoms are not well recorded in large observational data sources (e.g. … A patient who is not a regular care seeker may delay care until their symptoms become severe.

129. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49871/psn-pdf
     August 10, 2019 - His father's experiences made the patient reluctant to seek care for his own symptoms lest he require … , which can also include urgency), and difficulty in starting the urinary stream (voiding symptoms, … which can also include a weak stream, intermittency, and incomplete emptying).(1) These symptoms had … The history of abrupt worsening of symptoms is atypical for BPH and should raise suspicion that the … Evaluation and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in older men.

130. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_Final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - . · The most common symptoms of UTIs are a burning feeling when urinating, a strong urge to urinate often … However, many older people get an antibiotic for UTI treatment even though they do not have these symptoms … Watchful waiting also means that if any symptoms of infection develop, antibiotic treatment can still … Watchful waiting also means that if any symptoms of infection develop, antibiotic treatment can still … Symptoms of C. diff include painful diarrhea, pain or cramping in the stomach, weight loss, fever, and

131. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Slides
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-slides.pptx
     September 01, 2022 - She is uncomfortable and frustrated with the duration of her symptoms. 5 Sinusitis AHRQ Safety Program … 1,2  Common symptoms: Purulent nasal discharge Facial pain or pressure Nasal congestion Reduced sense … Treatment should be directed at relief of symptoms such as with decongestants. … Symptoms suggestive of orbital cellulitis or central nervous system infection include– Limited ocular … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of sinusitis and

132. Delayed Diagnosis in the Setting of Virtual Care: Remembering the Physical Examination | PSNet
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     April 29, 2020 - During a video visit that afternoon, the symptoms were attributed to viral illness. … Viral illnesses can exacerbate the signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, as phenomenon known as “ … The fact that this patient presented with respiratory symptoms may have made it seem less important and … Limited information from the patient about her emerging symptoms and failure to visualize the area of … Take-Home Points In all patients with persistent signs and symptoms of illness, it is important to

133. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/prevhosp/treat-release.html
     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

134. 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

135. Evaluating Diagnostic Decision Support Systems for Patients Requiring Urgent Primary or Emergency Care or with Stroke | Digital Healthcare Research
     digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/evaluating-diagnostic-decision-support-systems-patients-requiring-urgent
     July 01, 2023 - An individual’s lack of recognition of the symptoms they are having, or their hesitancy to seek care, … Despite public education campaigns to heighten awareness of the symptoms of stroke, the proportion of … Real patients, including those with a possible stroke, will enter into the app the symptoms for which … Using machine learning may improve accuracy in assessing symptoms In addition, Dr. … Fraser and the research team will couple data from 2,300 patients who have presented with symptoms of

136. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38013/psn-pdf
     March 09, 2009 - Agreement between patient-reported symptoms and their documentation in the medical record. … Agreement between patient-reported symptoms and their documentation in the medical record. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/agreement-between-patient-reported-symptoms-and-their-documentation- medical-record … This study analyzed electronic medical records to determine how patient-reported symptoms were addressed … by clinicians and found that physicians frequently did not document or address symptoms that patients

137. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.pdf
     October 01, 2016 - If your family member is experiencing symptoms of infection and bacteria are found, she or he will typically … • Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … • If your family member is not experiencing any symptoms, but a urine sample shows some bacteria, it … The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection that needs an antibiotic are a fever with a bad cough … • If your family member has a cough, but no fever or other symptoms, it is often better to wait.

138. 6 Tk1 T2-Talking With Residents Family Members Checklist Version Final (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nhguide/6_TK1_T2-Talking_with_Residents_Family_Members_checklist_version_Final.docx
     October 01, 2016 - If your family member is experiencing symptoms of infection and bacteria are found, she or he will typically … Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms. … If your family member is not experiencing any symptoms, but a urine sample shows some bacteria, it may … The most common symptoms of a respiratory infection that needs an antibiotic are a fever with a bad cough … If your family member has a cough, but no fever or other symptoms, it is often better to wait.

139. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: The Common Cold (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/respiratory-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - • Upper respiratory tract infections or “the common cold” are caused by viruses and present with symptoms … asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or heart failure • For recurrent or chronic symptoms … period for most viral causes of the common cold is 1–3 days and patients may be infectious as long as symptoms … • Antibiotic treatment does not prevent complications.9 • Symptoms usually last about 1 week and up … • Patients should be instructed to contact the clinic or go to the emergency department if symptoms

140. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/genitourinary-symptoms-protocol_0.pdf
     July 10, 2023 - Urinary symptoms include urgency, dysuria, and recurrent urinary infections. … Does screening impact patient reported symptoms or improve quality of life? … Which treatments show improvement for which symptoms? … KQ 1, 2&4 Change in symptoms: Genitourinary symptoms: urinary frequency, urinary urgency, nocturia … Treatment of symptoms of the menopause: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline.