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41. Older Adults Think Their Medicines Cause Symptoms but Often Don't Tell Their Doctors | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    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

42. Tool: SBAR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    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."

43. Chronology of medication errors by nurses: accumulation of stresses and PTSD symptoms. | PSNet
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    September 23, 2020 - Study Chronology of medication errors by nurses: accumulation of stresses and PTSD symptoms … Chronology of medication errors by nurses: accumulation of stresses and PTSD symptoms. … Chronology of medication errors by nurses: accumulation of stresses and PTSD symptoms.

44. 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

45. Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness Review of Therapies | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    December 01, 2019 - Estrogens have been a mainstay for treating symptoms but surrounded by controversy. … of menopause (vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbance, psychological symptoms, urogenital atrophy, and … Hence, the population of interest is women experiencing menopausal symptoms. … Management of menopause-related symptoms. Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ) 2005 Mar;(120):1-6. … Revisiting the duration of vasomotor symptoms of menopause: a meta-analysis.

46. Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Interventions To Improve Care of Bereaved Persons (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bereaved-persons-research-executive-summ.pdf
    March 01, 2025 - of evidence (SoE) for the beneficial effect of psychotherapy on severity of grief disorder, grief symptoms … , and depression symptoms and expert-facilitated support groups on grief symptoms … Favors intervention (RR 0.65; CI 0.53, 0.79) Low for benefit Pharmacotherapy Grief symptoms … No systematic effect (SMD -0.03; CI -0.30, 0.24) Insufficient Peer Support Grief symptoms No … There was low SoE for beneficial effects on grief disorder and grief symptoms.

47. The “Never Antibiotics” Diagnoses: ​Viral Acute Upper Respiratory Infection: ​the Common Cold – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    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.

48. Executive Summary - Interventions to Improve Care of Bereaved Persons (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bereaved-persons-executive-summary.pdf
    December 01, 2023 - found moderate SoE for the beneficial effect of psychotherapy on severity of grief disorder, grief symptoms … , and depression symptoms and expert-facilitated support groups on grief symptoms and depression symptoms … grief disorders; with low SoE for the beneficial effect of psychotherapy on grief disorder and grief symptoms … , and depression symptoms. … Low for benefit Pharmacotherapy (citalopram) Grief symptoms No systematic effect (SMD -0.07; - 0.78

49. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Acute Otitis Media in Children  – Slides
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    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

50. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50732/psn-pdf
    December 11, 2019 - Association between physician depressive symptoms and medical errors: A systematic review and meta-analysis … Association Between Physician Depressive Symptoms and Medical Errors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis … of 7 longitudinal studies, which revealed there was a bidirectional association between physician symptoms … This finding implies that physicians that screen positive for depressive symptoms have a higher risk … recommend that future studies need to focus on whether interventions to reduce physician depressive symptoms

51. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/60738/psn-pdf
    July 29, 2020 - Signs and symptoms to determine if a patient presenting in primary care or hospital outpatient settings … Signs and symptoms to determine if a patient presenting in primary care or hospital outpatient settings … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/signs-and-symptoms-determine-if-patient-presenting-primary-care-or-hospital … This systematic review of 16 studies (7,706 patients) assessed the diagnostic accuracy of signs and symptoms … The authors identified data on 27 different signs and symptoms, but the individual signs and symptoms

52. Menopause | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    February 19, 2025 - Changes and symptoms can start several years earlier. … sleeping Vaginal dryness Mood swings Trouble focusing Less hair on head, more on face Some symptoms … Products Research Protocol February 19, 2025 Improving the Management of Menopausal Symptoms … Above Living with HIV/AIDS Systematic Review Archived March 5, 2015 Menopausal Symptoms … of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Research Protocol Archived April 3, 2012 Menopausal Symptoms

53. 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.

54. Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetic-neuropathy-disposition-170707.pdf
    March 24, 2017 - Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Source: https:/ … Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms … Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. … The use of composite symptom scales (inclusion of multiple symptoms) is not in and of itself all that … Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response Peer reviewer #1 General For treatment of DPN symptoms

55. Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetic-neuropathy-disposition-170707.pdf
    March 24, 2017 - Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Source: https:/ … Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms … Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. … The use of composite symptom scales (inclusion of multiple symptoms) is not in and of itself all that … Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response Peer reviewer #1 General For treatment of DPN symptoms

56. Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetic-neuropathy-disposition-170707.pdf
    March 24, 2017 - Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Source: https:/ … Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms … Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. … The use of composite symptom scales (inclusion of multiple symptoms) is not in and of itself all that … Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response Peer reviewer #1 General For treatment of DPN symptoms

57. Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/diabetic-neuropathy-disposition-170707.pdf
    March 24, 2017 - Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Source: https:/ … Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms … Preventing Complications and Treating Symptoms of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. … The use of composite symptom scales (inclusion of multiple symptoms) is not in and of itself all that … Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response Peer reviewer #1 General For treatment of DPN symptoms

58. 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.

59. ASTHMAXcel Voice Mobile Application to Improve Chronic Disease Management and Patient Outcomes | Digital Healthcare Research
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    January 01, 2023 - Outcomes for Chronic Disease Management A mobile app that uses voice biomarkers to assess asthma symptoms … Use of voice biomarkers may help people identify and address asthma symptoms Following the successful … From the voice sample that patients record on their phones, a respiratory symptoms risk score is calculated … adaptive interventions—action steps to address and improve their symptoms. … Feldman noted, “A lot of patients can underperceive their asthma symptoms and miss those times when

60. Acute Sinusitis (pdf file)
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    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.