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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0775-150722.pdf
May 12, 2015 - );
improvements in core illness symptoms (e.g., delusions,
hallucinations)
Key Question #2
Population … (s): Treatments to manage the side effects (e.g., weight gain, diabetes
mellitus, extrapyramidal symptoms … These therapies focus on eliminating the symptoms of the disease, and improving patient functioning … many antipsychotics used for schizophrenia include: weight gain, diabetes
mellitus, extrapyramidal symptoms … schizophrenia, schizophrenia-related psychoses, or bipolar
disorder, with a focus on core illness symptoms
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44353/psn-pdf
November 03, 2015 - examine the accuracy of 23
publicly available services which aim to provide a diagnosis for specific symptoms
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/thyroiddysfinalrsbulletin.pdf
March 24, 2015 - Preventive Services Task Force Concludes Evidence for Screening for Thyroid Dysfunction in Adults Without Symptoms … Preventive Services Task Force Concludes Evidence for
Screening for Thyroid Dysfunction in Adults Without Symptoms … for or against
screening for thyroid dysfunction in adults who are not pregnant and show no signs or symptoms … “Many people can have slight abnormalities in their thyroid test and not experience any symptoms,”
said
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dementia-agitation-aggression_research-protocol.pdf
November 13, 2014 - , but these are more prevalent in advanced stages.7 Symptoms often
occur in clusters and can include … Use of pharmacotherapy for behavioral symptoms is based on biological/genetic
framework. … The contribution of neuropsychiatric symptoms to the
cost of dementia care. … Toward better terminology of behavioral symptoms of dementia. … Assessing neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with dementia: a
systematic review of measures.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dementia-agitation-aggression_research-protocol.pdf
November 13, 2014 - , but these are more prevalent in advanced stages.7 Symptoms often
occur in clusters and can include … Use of pharmacotherapy for behavioral symptoms is based on biological/genetic
framework. … The contribution of neuropsychiatric symptoms to the
cost of dementia care. … Toward better terminology of behavioral symptoms of dementia. … Assessing neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with dementia: a
systematic review of measures.
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new-onset ear drainage (otorrhea) with signs and
symptoms … of middle-ear inflammation (e.g., ear pain, fever)
• Severe symptoms include ill appearance, moderate … Duration5,7,8
• <2 years old or severe symptoms at any age: 10 days
• 2–5 years: 7 days
• ≥6 years … Bilateral AOM
Without Otorrhea
and Without Severe
Symptoms
Unilateral AOM
Without Otorrhea … and Without Severe
Symptoms
<6 months Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics
6 months
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/aom-one-pager.pdf
September 01, 2022 - Moderate to severe bulging of the tympanic membrane or new-onset ear drainage (otorrhea) with signs and
symptoms … of middle-ear inflammation (e.g., ear pain, fever)
• Severe symptoms include ill appearance, moderate … Duration5,7,8
• <2 years old or severe symptoms at any age: 10 days
• 2–5 years: 7 days
• ≥6 years … Bilateral AOM
Without Otorrhea
and Without Severe
Symptoms
Unilateral AOM
Without Otorrhea … and Without Severe
Symptoms
<6 months Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics Antibiotics
6 months
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/management-SSTI-8x10-pocket-cards.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Lotion
Management of Skin and
Soft Tissue Infections
• Wound care
• Elevate legs
Mild systemic symptoms … :
• Doxycycline (PO) or TMP-SMX (PO) for 5–7 days
Moderate/severe symptoms:
• Vancomycin (IV) … Incision and Drainage
Purulent
Send fluid for culture
• Bilateral
• Minimal or
chronic
symptoms … tachycardic,
hypotensive
• Rapidly spreading
Nonpurulent
• Acute onset
• Unilateral
• Systemic symptoms
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/management-SSTI-8x10-pocket-cards.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Lotion
Management of Skin and
Soft Tissue Infections
• Wound care
• Elevate legs
Mild systemic symptoms … :
• Doxycycline (PO) or TMP-SMX (PO) for 5–7 days
Moderate/severe symptoms:
• Vancomycin (IV) … Incision and Drainage
Purulent
Send fluid for culture
• Bilateral
• Minimal or
chronic
symptoms … tachycardic,
hypotensive
• Rapidly spreading
Nonpurulent
• Acute onset
• Unilateral
• Systemic symptoms
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-UTI.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in
Long-Term Care Residents
Signs & Symptoms … � Dysuria
OR
� Fever (>100°F or >2°F above
baseline)
AND at least one of the
following symptoms … UCx results, if resident appears ill
� If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms … document care” or “test of cure”
� For mental status changes (without vital sign changes or urinary symptoms … No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Signs & Symptoms of a UTI
References
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-UTI.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Suspected Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in
Long-Term Care Residents
Signs & Symptoms … � Dysuria
OR
� Fever (>100°F or >2°F above
baseline)
AND at least one of the
following symptoms … UCx results, if resident appears ill
� If UA & UCx are positive and the resident has ongoing UTI symptoms … document care” or “test of cure”
� For mental status changes (without vital sign changes or urinary symptoms … No. 17(21)-0029
June 2021
Signs & Symptoms of a UTI
References
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/restless-legs_research-protocol.pdf
December 16, 2011 - Such relief is temporary,
however, and symptoms return when movement ceases. … ; earlier onset of symptoms; shorter latency
to onset of symptoms during inactivity; and spread of … Sensory symptoms are triggered by periods of rest or inactivity.
3. … (e.g.,earlier onset of symptoms at night, shorter
latency to onset of symptoms, appearance of daytime … symptoms, and spread
of symptoms to other body parts)
PLMD Periodic limb movement disorder.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/restless-legs_research-protocol.pdf
December 16, 2011 - Such relief is temporary,
however, and symptoms return when movement ceases. … ; earlier onset of symptoms; shorter latency
to onset of symptoms during inactivity; and spread of … Sensory symptoms are triggered by periods of rest or inactivity.
3. … (e.g.,earlier onset of symptoms at night, shorter
latency to onset of symptoms, appearance of daytime … symptoms, and spread
of symptoms to other body parts)
PLMD Periodic limb movement disorder.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-adults-trauma-interventions_executive.pdf
April 01, 2013 - of PTSD; in
most people, those symptoms resolve within several
weeks of the trauma. … However, in approximately 10 to 20
percent, PTSD symptoms persist and are associated with
impairment … of anxiety (moderate SOE), or reducing symptoms of
depression (low SOE). … and depression symptoms. … Effect of timing of critical incident
stress debriefing (CISD) on posttraumatic symptoms.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-adults-trauma-interventions_executive.pdf
April 01, 2013 - of PTSD; in
most people, those symptoms resolve within several
weeks of the trauma. … However, in approximately 10 to 20
percent, PTSD symptoms persist and are associated with
impairment … of anxiety (moderate SOE), or reducing symptoms of
depression (low SOE). … and depression symptoms. … Effect of timing of critical incident
stress debriefing (CISD) on posttraumatic symptoms.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/thyroiddysbulletin.pdf
October 28, 2014 - Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Thyroid Dysfunction in Adults Without Symptoms … Force Issues Draft
Recommendation Statement on
Screening for Thyroid Dysfunction in Adults Without Symptoms … for or against screening for thyroid dysfunction in adults who are not pregnant and show no
signs or symptoms … “People can have mild abnormalities in their thyroid tests and not have symptoms,” stated
Task Force
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs023960-rudin-final-report-2018.pdf
January 01, 2018 - asthma-related patient centered outcomes research (PCOR) by enabling serial monitoring
of patients’ symptoms … Smartphones allow patients to report symptoms more frequently and conveniently outside
of an office … If symptoms meet more severe criteria, the care manager is
auto-notified (i.e. patient is not given … Component 3: Patient review of symptoms
The app allows patients to review their symptom history at … Using mHealth to Monitor Asthma Symptoms Between Visits.
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pcmh.ahrq.gov/page/medical-home-what-do-we-know-what-do-we-need-know-review-earliest-evidence-effectiveness-of-the-patient-centered-medical-home-model-table-7
March 01, 2013 - Improving Mood–Promoting Access to Collaborative Treatment 3 months; 6 months: Reduced depression symptoms … , overall impairment; improved overall quality of life 1 year: Reduced depression symptoms, overall … SF-12 physical component score, quality of life, and general health 1.5 years: Reduced depression symptoms … SF-12 physical component score, quality of life, and general health 2 years: Reduced depression symptoms
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www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - ASB and UTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care
4
Symptoms of Urinary … pain
Pyelonephritis: infection of the kidney
Symptoms: fever and flank pain (in addition to the … symptoms of cystitis)
ASB and UTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care … are unlikely to be the result of a UTI in the absence of urinary symptoms. … Lack of association between bacteriuria and symptoms in the elderly.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/uti-slides.pptx
September 01, 2022 - ASB and UTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care
4
Symptoms of Urinary … pain
Pyelonephritis: infection of the kidney
Symptoms: fever and flank pain (in addition to the … symptoms of cystitis)
ASB and UTI
AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use – Ambulatory Care … are unlikely to be the result of a UTI in the absence of urinary symptoms. … Lack of association between bacteriuria and symptoms in the elderly.