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21. NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Signs and Symptoms of Illness (pdf file)
    www.cpsi.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apa_signs.pdf
    December 13, 2013 - NICU Toolkit, Appendix A: Signs and Symptoms of Illness Signs and Symptoms of Illness Call the doctor

22. Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/diabetic-neuropathy/research-2017
    March 24, 2017 - 13, 2016 Research Protocol Mar. 24, 2017 Systematic Review Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms … the Review To assess benefits and harms of interventions for preventing complications and treating symptoms … interventions for preventing diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) complications and treatment of DPN symptoms … We searched ClinicalTrials.gov for pharmacologic treatment of DPN symptoms. … Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

23. Treatment for Bipolar Disorder in Adults: A Systematic Review | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/bipolar-disorder-treatment/final-report-2018
    August 07, 2018 - To assess the effectiveness of drug and nondrug therapies for treating acute mania or depression symptoms … Participants on atypical antipsychotics, except for quetiapine, reported more extrapyramidal symptoms … Assess the effect of drug and nondrug interventions for treating acute symptoms associated with bipolar … Asenapine, cariprazine, quetiapine, and olanzapine improved acute mania symptoms compared to placebo … Participants using atypical antipsychotics, except quetiapine, reported more extrapyramidal symptoms

24. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - of symptoms of a UTI. … Common symptoms of cystitis are dysuria, frequency, urgency, and suprapubic pain. … Common symptoms of pyelonephritis are fever and flank pain, in addition to the symptoms of cystitis. … Urine cultures should only be obtained from patients with symptoms of a UTI. … In a study in which 72 elderly residents without traditional UTI symptoms were questioned about symptoms

25. Use of mHealth Technology for Supporting Symptom Management in Underserved Persons Living with HIV | Digital Healthcare Research
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    January 01, 2022 - The ability to self-manage symptoms of HIV has been shown to improve patient-centered outcomes. … Findings indicated that use of the app was associated with improvement in symptoms and was easy to use … have limited time to optimally manage symptoms. … mVIP users reported a decrease in HIV-related symptoms. … mVIP use was associated with an improvement in symptoms, high user satisfaction, and a self-reported

26. Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Healthcare Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2021 - Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network Resources Catalog Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms … Resources Catalog News Best Practice Summaries Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms … Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review Resource:   Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms … Workers Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review Prevention of post-traumatic stress symptoms … 2021 Page originally created September 2021 Internet Citation: Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

27. 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.

28. Assess-Resident-Uti-Facilitator-Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-UTI-facilitator-guide.docx
    June 01, 2021 - You talk with the resident and find out she does not have any urinary symptoms. … Let’s ask him about symptoms when he’s finished singing,” you are correct! … There are several signs and symptoms of a catheter-associated UTI. … When you talk to Sally, she states that her symptoms have not improved. … This would be an opportunity to find out more about her symptoms.

29. Older Adults Think Their Medicines Cause Symptoms but Often Don't Tell Their Doctors | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/chain/research-tools/featured-certs/older-adults-think-medications-cause-symptoms.html
    April 01, 2017 - Older Adults Think Their Medicines Cause Symptoms but Often Don't Tell Their Doctors This research … fact sheet describes the key results of a survey among Medicare enrollees about the types of symptoms … often they thought these were caused by their medicines, and whether they told their doctor about the symptoms

30. Measuring symptoms in community-dwelling older adults. | Digital Healthcare Research
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    January 01, 2022 - Measuring symptoms in community-dwelling older adults. … Measuring symptoms in community-dwelling older adults.

31. Tool: SBAR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps-program/curriculum/communication/tools/sbar.html
    November 01, 2019 - I want to confirm my understanding of your symptoms…[list symptoms]. … Background Acknowledge the impact of the symptoms. … "From what you have explained, your symptoms are impacting you…[describe how symptoms are impacting the … "My initial thinking is that your symptoms are consistent with XXX [name the diagnosis]." … "If you experience X or Y new symptoms, please come back in or call the office."

32. Agreement between patient-reported symptoms and their documentation in the medical record. | PSNet
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    April 22, 2015 - Study Agreement between patient-reported symptoms and their documentation in the … 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

33. Overuse of Computed Tomography Scans for the Evaluation of Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Tables 11-13 (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/acute/chipra-0198-tables11-13.pdf
    October 16, 2019 - Children with a First Generalized Afebrile, Atraumatic Seizure: Tables 11-13 Table 11[=IMG11]: Signs and Symptoms … GENERAL DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSIS DETAIL ICD-9-CM CODE Pupillary function Anisocoria 379.41 General symptoms … Present 0 0 0 Absent 3 53 56 Total 3 53 56 Table 13: Contingency Table for Presence of Signs or Symptoms … of Increased Intracranial Pressure in Administrative Claims and Charts Signs or Symptoms of Increased … Intracranial Pressure Based on Chart Review Present Absent Total Signs or symptoms of increased

34. Talking With Residents and Family Members About Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/family-members-UTI.pdf
    June 01, 2021 - • The most common symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a burning feeling when urinating and … • Confusion or disorientation without vital sign changes suggesting infection or urinary symptoms … are rarely, if ever, symptoms of a UTI … • Many older people get an antibiotic for UTI treatment even though they do not have symptoms of … • Antibiotics do not help when there are no UTI symptoms, and we have newer data indicating that

35. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/common-cold-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - The patient’s symptoms—acute onset of rhinorrhea, sore throat, cough—in combination with a nonconcerning … However, there are non-antibiotic treatments that can help relieve symptoms. … First, patients want to hear that the clinician is taking their symptoms seriously, and historically … They may also have concerns about difficulties reaching a provider if their symptoms worsen. … This statement can be followed with options to treat symptoms.

36. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children  – Slides
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-children-slides.pptx
    September 01, 2022 - 1,2 Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new onset otorrhea with signs and symptoms … Unilateral otitis media without otorrhea: Either antibiotic therapy or observation if symptoms are mild … If symptoms worsen or no improvement within 48–72 hours, start antibiotics. … Any age with severe symptoms Course 10-day course 7-day course  5- to 7-day course  10-day course … Patient Handout: The patient handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of acute otitis

37. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-children-guide.docx
    September 01, 2022 - Mild signs and symptoms of otitis media are otalgia for less than 48 hours and a temperature of less … Severe signs and symptoms include ill appearance, moderate to severe otalgia, otalgia lasting at least … Ibuprofen or acetaminophen for ear pain and/or fever can help alleviate symptoms. … If symptoms appear, an emergency room referral is warranted for further assessment. … The patient handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of acute otitis media.

38. Acute Sinusitis (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-one-pager.pdf
    September 01, 2022 - Antibiotics should be considered for sinusitis if any of the following criteria are met: ‒ Persistent symptoms … : at least 10 days of symptoms without improvement ‒ Worsening symptoms: typical viral upper respiratory … tract infection symptoms that appear to improve followed by the onset of worsening sinus symptoms … after 5–6 days ‒ Severe symptoms: at least 3-4 days of temperatures ≥ 102°F and purulent nasal discharge … Followup • Patients should expect to have sinusitis symptoms improve over a week to 10 days.

39. PowerPoint Presentation
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/assess-resident-UTI-slides.pptx
    June 01, 2021 - Recognize the signs and symptoms of a suspected UTI that should be reported to and discussed by the health … These are signs and symptoms of a UTI. Determine if she has an indwelling urinary catheter. … Ask her about signs and symptoms of infection. Good choice.  … Contact the practitioner with vitals, symptoms, and your assessment. Good choice. … Be sure to mention that you asked about signs and symptoms that could suggest a UTI.

40. Treatment for Adults With Schizophrenia | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/schizophrenia-adult/research-2017
    October 26, 2017 - , function), cognitive behavioral therapy (core illness symptoms, function, quality of life), cognitive … remediation (core illness symptoms), family interventions (core illness symptoms, function, relapse) … , illness self-management (core illness symptoms), psychoeducation (core illness symptoms, function, … symptoms, employment). … Core illness symptoms were improved more with olanzapine and risperidone than asenapine, quetiapine,