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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nt_docs/topic-brief-updating-pharmacotherapy.pdf
September 30, 2022 - review and 1,791 primary
study citations) we identified six systematic reviews and 39 primary studies … We conducted searches for both systematic reviews and primary literature because none of the
found systematic … We did not identify any systematic reviews or primary studies addressing KQ2b pertaining to the
comparative … Literature identified for each KQ
Question Systematic reviews (8/2018-8/2021) Primary studies (8/2016 … New pharmacologic
treatments for AUD emerged since however there
B-2
are no systematic reviews
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/mhs-IV-epc-grand-rounds-slides.pptx
January 01, 2023 - reviews from the past 5 years synthesizing evidence on the PSP or harm area. … 14
14
Rapid Reviews and Rapid Responses
For rapid reviews, strategic adjustments were made to streamline … MHS IV Methods
Searched PubMed and Cochrane Library for systematic reviews and primary studies (2018– … Systematic review Hospital mortality No improvement Adults
Girotra et al. … MHS IV Methods
Searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for systematic reviews & primary studies
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/study-eligibility-criteria.ppt
January 01, 2000 - Study Eligibility Criteria
Systematic Review Process Overview
*
Systematic Review Process Overview … Identifying relevant studies for systematic reviews. BMJ 1994;309:1286-91. … Systematic reviews in public health. In: Brownson RC and Petitti DB, eds. Applied epidemiology. … Identifying relevant studies for systematic reviews. BMJ 1994;309:1286-91. … Systematic reviews in public health. In: Brownson RC and Petitti DB, eds. Applied epidemiology.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/rt-bone-metatases-final-protocol-amendment.pdf
August 10, 2022 - , including searching for systematic
and narrative reviews. … A Framework for "Best Evidence" Approaches in
Systematic Reviews. … Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.
Version 5.1.0 [updated March 2011]. … Furlan AD, Malmivaara A, Chou R, et al. 2015 Updated Method Guideline for
Systematic Reviews in the … Treatments for Acute Pain: A Systematic Review.
AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Reviews No. 240.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/copd-research-protocol.pdf
April 11, 2018 - Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012 Aug
15(8):CD001287. doi:
https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ … Cochrane
Database of Systematic Reviews. 2013 Nov
04(11):CD002309. doi:
https://dx.doi.org/10.1002 … Cochrane
handbook for systematic reviews of interventions
Version 5.1.0 [updated March 2011]: The … The disposition of comments for systematic
reviews and technical briefs will be published three months … of
Controlled Trials March 2018, EBM Reviews - Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005
to April
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-screening_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - We included
systematic reviews that addressed the KQs. … Reviews, and the Preferred Reporting Items
for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement to
assess … We identified
two systematic reviews for inclusion.7,16 One systematic
review (Burr et al., 2007)7 … KQ5
Evidence From Systematic Reviews
Hatt et al. (2006) undertook a systematic review of
randomized … Using existing systematic
reviews in complex systematic reviews.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-treatment_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - The search for
systematic reviews was conducted on March 2, 2011. … reviews) using the Web-based systematic
review software DistillerSR (http://systematic-review.net/) … Reviews (AMSTAR), and the
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews
and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA … reviews that addressed
our KQs and considered systematic reviews as the highest
level of evidence … Using existing systematic
reviews in complex systematic reviews.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/grades-predictive-values_white-paper.pdf
September 01, 2015 - We assumed that users of
systematic reviews would also take grades of SOE at face value. … reviews; three (23 percent) used the approach for
10 to 15 systematic reviews; one (8 percent) used … for up to 5 systematic reviews. … Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews. 2012(4)PMID:
CD006243.
18
35. … Updating Systematic Reviews. Technical
Review No. 16. AHRQ Publication No. 07-
0087.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/suicidal-thoughts-young-people-amendement.pdf
February 05, 2025 - Reviews, and Scopus®
from the year 2000 to the present. … We
will use relevant systematic reviews and meta-analysis to identify additional existing and new
literature … In addition, a Supplemental
Evidence and Data for Systematic Reviews (SEADS) portal will be available … The disposition of comments
for systematic reviews and technical briefs will be published 3 months after … reviews
(PROSPERO).
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/patient-monitoring-systems-protocol.pdf
July 01, 2023 - We will search for good or fair quality systematic reviews published since the last MHS report,
using … Eligibility Criteria
We will search for original studies and systematic reviews on the Review Question … reviews. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. … Eligibility Criteria
We will search for original studies and systematic reviews on the Review Question
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-iv-patient-safety-practices-year-2.pdf
May 01, 2025 - Rapid reviews (which are streamlined systematic reviews):
• Patient monitoring systems to prevent failure … o 2 systematic reviews and 13 studies (4 randomized controlled trials (RCT) and 9 pre-
post) that examined … o SBAR tool: 2 systematic reviews and 2 new studies (1 RCT) provided low certainty
evidence that use … • Literature Search
o Searched PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library for systematic reviews and primary … reviews and primary
studies (2013-2024)
o 6 systematic reviews and 16 studies (mostly observational
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0520-131115.pdf
October 08, 2025 - Disease and to
Risk Stratify Patients with Coronary Artery Disease, will go forward for refinement as a systematic … The majority of existing systematic reviews primarily focus on NITs to diagnose symptomatic patients … Reviews did not evaluate asymptomatic
patients with suspected or known CAD. … Based on these findings there appears to be enough evidence to warrant a new systematic review of
the
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-future-presentation-format_research.pdf
January 01, 2019 - Included and Excluded Studies for the Empirical Assessment of Systematic
Reviews
Appendix C. … With Meta-Analysis
Our literature search identified 414 systematic reviews with meta-analysis. … Search flow for systematic reviews with meta-analysis
The majority of systematic reviews included … Table 1 summarizes our findings from systematic reviews with
meta-analysis.
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Table 1. … Included and Excluded Studies for the Empirical Assessment of Systematic Reviews
Appendix C.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gout_executive.pdf
March 01, 2016 - We searched multiple databases for systematic reviews on
gout and studies not included in those systematic … Scan the references of these systematic reviews for
included studies.
3. … Compare the conclusions of the existing systematic
reviews.
5. … Framework for incorporating existing systematic reviews
and studies not included in these reviews … Using existing systematic
reviews in complex systematic reviews.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/health-information-exchange_research-protocol.pdf
April 20, 2015 - Randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews of
such trials will be included … We will also evaluate systematic reviews and at a minimum, all systematic
reviews will be considered … AMSTAR is a reliable and valid
measurement tool to assess the methodological quality of systematic reviews … Using existing systematic reviews in complex
systematic reviews. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148(10). … Using Existing Systematic Reviews To
Replace De Novo Processes in Conducting Comparative Effectiveness
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs4-infection-prevention-mdro-rapid-research.pdf
April 01, 2024 - We searched PubMed
to identify eligible systematic reviews from 2011 to May 2023 and primary studies … Systematic reviews, which were primarily of observational studies, included a
wide variety of infection … While systematic
reviews were of good or fair quality, strength of evidence for the conclusions was … Characteristics of Included Systematic Reviews ...................................................... … review: n = 5
Systematic reviews meeting inclusion but
superseded by another systematic review: n
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-259-partial-breast-irradiation-executive-summary.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Methods
We followed the established methodologies of systematic reviews as outlined in the
Agency … .13 The reporting complies with the Preferred
Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses … Reviews (PROSPERO #: CRD42021284155). … There is broad consensus in multiple treatment guidelines and systematic reviews that
PBI is an acceptable … Preferred reporting items for systematic
reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA
statement.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epc-health-care-practice-delivery.pdf
November 01, 2022 - AHRQ EPC evidence reviews are publicly available and may be used to support and inform activities,
such … The EPC program uses a rigorous and
comprehensive methodology for all of its reviews. … For its systematic
reviews, the EPCs systematically and critically appraise existing research
and … EPC program has a strict conflict of interest policy to protect the integrity
and accuracy of its reviews … To ensure transparency, all reviews are posted on its Web site for a public
comment period.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/patient-generated-health-data-protocol-chronic-conditions.pdf
March 17, 2020 - Systematic reviews will also be included. … Hand searches
may be done using reference lists of published systematic reviews or other studies. … Telehealth: mapping the evidence for patient outcomes
from systematic reviews. … After a preliminary review of
the literature, the team
concluded that most
systematic reviews did … Systematic reviews were
used only for screening of
their reference lists.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/machine-learning-tools-appendix-d.xlsx
January 01, 2024 - Evaluation of a prototype machine learning tool to semi‑automate data extraction for systematic literature … Evaluation of a prototype machine learning tool to semi‑automate data extraction for systematic literature … Technology-assisted risk of bias assessment in systematic reviews: a prospective cross-sectional evaluation … Accuracy and Efficiency of Machine Learning–Assisted Risk-of-Bias Assessments in “Real-World” Systematic … Integrating large language models in systematic reviews: a framework and case study using ROBINS-I for