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101. Layout 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rotator-cuff-tear_executive.pdf
     July 01, 2010 - Operative techniques were examined in 15 comparative studies. … The evidence was too limited to make conclusions about the other techniques. 5 Eight studies, including … was too limited to make a vs. open RCR with modified open conclusion. acromioplasty (n=1) Operative techniques … interventions for RC tears Strength Comparison (number of studies) of evidence Summary Operative techniques

102. Disposition of Comments for CER 183 Tonsillectomy for OSDB (pdf file)
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     January 17, 2017 - The review focused on the comparative effectiveness of surgery compared with no surgery; surgical techniques … hot" techniques such as cobalation...were generally associated with faster recovery than cold dissection … The text now reads “In studies comparing surgical techniques for tonsillectomy, commonly used “hot” … techniques were generally associated with faster return to normal diet and activity than was cold … As stated above, proponents of partial techniques claim superiority. What did you find?

103. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - cerebrospinal fluid testing, evoked potentials, clinical findings Comparator(s): Comparison of diagnostic techniques

104. Anxiety in Children (pdf file)
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     September 12, 2016 - interviewing § Eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR) § Complementary psychotherapy techniques … Therapies o Progressive muscle relaxation o Diaphramatic breathing o Visualization o Meditation techniques … interviewing § Eye movement desensitization reprocessing therapy (EMDR) § Complementary psychotherapy techniques … Therapies o Progressive muscle relaxation o Diaphramatic breathing o Visualization o Meditation techniques … Therapies • Progressive muscle relaxation • Diaphramatic breathing • Visualization • Meditation techniques

105. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 35: Asthma Self-Management Education Packages (pdf file)
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     April 27, 2020 - Lorene Alba, AAFA Results All comprehensive AS-ME education should include motivational interviewing techniques … open ended questions, and preferably a separate section on motivational interviewing concepts and techniques … address them • The importance of an asthma action plan • An introduction to motivational interviewing techniques

106. Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer Update (pdf file)
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     December 09, 2014 - the first paragraph of the objectives to state that the purpose was to review effectiveness of RT techniques … the first paragraph: “In particular, with the goal of reviewing the effectiveness of radiotherapy techniques … My group has developed IMRT techniques aiming to spare the swallowing organs, and our published results … The standard IMRT techniques are sliding window, step and shoot, and volumetric modulated arcs. … Ethical Considerations More technologically advanced radiotherapy techniques deliver therapeutic

107. Topic 0533 Postpartum Hemorrhage NSD FINALsj (pdf file)
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     May 15, 2013 - When are surgical techniques used to control uterine bleeding? 5.

108. Covariate Selection for Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research
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     January 01, 2013 - Sensitivity analysis techniques can address misclassified and unmeasured confounding. … Sensitivity analysis techniques have been developed to address misclassified and unmeasured confounding … Sensitivity analysis techniques are useful for assessing residual confounding that results from unmeasured … Describe model-reduction techniques to be used (e.g., forward or backward selection). … Describe empirical variable-selection techniques and how variables were removed from consideration when

109. Disposition of Comments: CER 227 Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain (pdf file)
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     April 16, 2020 - We abstracted information on various techniques/methods, etc. and attempted to stratify results based … In most instances, there was little evidence of difference depending on specific techniques. … The efficacy of muscle energy techniques in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects: a systematic review … The intent of the report was to include psychological techniques not only interventions that might … In the SOE tables and the report we attempt to specify the specific techniques (e.g.

110. Update Topic CER 31 Clostridium difficile NSD FINAL (pdf file)
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     February 19, 2014 - in the field identified new evidence and information on the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques

111. McCormack-notes-151008 copy - Teresa (pdf file)
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     May 29, 2025 - important; that moment of silence can help engage people. 17 I’m a pretty big fan of teach-­‐back techniques … There are communication   science techniques, how themessage is framed, the use of narratives, and

112. Crosscutting-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1512 (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2015 - views that the Triton system is an adjunct to, not a replacement for, other blood-loss estimation techniques … images from a patient to manufacture patient-specific anatomic models to plan surgical steps and techniques … might improve if use of models could reduce surgical time and enable personalized surgical tools and techniques … Although various imaging techniques allow surgeons to visualize their patients’ anatomy before surgery … can be manipulated and viewed from all angles, giving surgeons the opportunity to plan and practice techniques

113. Ced-Topic-Refinement (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2022 - minimize the impact of confounding and biases on inferences by using rigorous design and statistical techniques … ; we reordered to “rigorous design and appropriate statistical techniques.” … the impact of confounding and biases on inferences with rigorous design and appropriate statistical techniques … minimize the impact of confounding and biases on inferences by using rigorous design and statistical techniques … the impact of confounding and biases on inferences with rigorous design and appropriate statistical techniques

114. FRN 39 - Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2013 - addressed six Key Questions (KQs) that compared patient outcomes after various operative approaches and techniques … The review compared patient outcomes after various operative approaches and techniques, early versus … research approach for resolving many rotator cuff tear questions related to specific treatments and techniques … Controlling for the effects of unmeasured variables is harder to accomplish through statistical techniques … Additionally, resources must be dedicated to tracking and contacting subjects using internet-based techniques

115. Crosscutting-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1506 (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2015 - uses imaging from a patient to manufacture unique anatomical models for planning surgical steps and techniques … that patient health may improve by reducing surgical time and personalizing tools and ES-6 techniques … Although various imaging techniques allow a surgeon to visualize a patient’s anatomy before surgery … can be manipulated and viewed from all angles, giving surgeons the opportunity to plan or practice techniques … individual patients to (2) manufacture unique anatomical models for (3) planning surgical steps and techniques

116. Cer-235-Pharma-Nonpharm-Ptsd-Update-Appendix-G-1 (xls file)
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     May 29, 2025 - G-1. Additions to ROB Template Table G-2. Additions to risk of bias template Rater Author, Year Selection Bias Domain: Randomization Adequate? Selection Bias Domain: Allocation Concealment Adequate? Selection Bias Domain: Groups Similar at Baseline? Selection Bias Domain: ITT Analysis? Performance Bias Domain: Care P…

117. Tonsillectomy Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     February 10, 2016 - rates  continues  despite  improved  evidence  about   indications.5     Table  1  outlines  surgical  techniques … Commonly  used  surgical  techniques  or  tools  for  tonsillectomy     Surgical  Technique  or  Tool … Some  comments  advocated  addressing  the  cost-­effectiveness   of  tonsillectomy  techniques;;  however …   complications  after  adenotonsillectomy  in  4776  patients:  comparing  three  tonsillectomy   techniques

118. Finding Evidence for Comparing Medical Interventions (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2011 - randomized controlled trials, see McKibbon et al.39 Additionally be sure to use advanced searching techniques … Appendix A contains specific examples of these techniques and hedges. … However, reporting what techniques were used to check a strategy—such as expert review, use of previously … Techniques for Observational Studies and/or Harms Fraser 2006 Observational Studies—Surgery MEDLINE … Techniques for Observational Studies and/or Harms Appendix B. Specialized Databases Appendix C.

119. Psychological and Pharmacological Treatments for Adults with Posttraumatic (pdf file)
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     December 31, 2017 - All may use techniques such as education, muscle relaxation training, breathing retraining, and role … Eclectic psychotherapy uses techniques drawn from several different theoretical orientations. … Others self-identify as eclectic in orientation, using whichever techniques work best in any given situation … Techniques access energy systems via chakra techniques, biofield practices, and meridian interventions … A related treatment, referred to as emotional freedom techniques (EFT), taps various energy points

120. Hemorrhage-Postpartum Executive (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2015 - Interventions to treat PPH generally proceed from less to more invasive and include compression techniques … Conservative management techniques, such as uterotonic medications, external uterine massage, and bimanual … invasive procedures (e.g., uterine balloon tamponade and uterine artery embolization) and surgical techniques … The success of uterine-sparing techniques, such as uterine balloon tamponade, embolization, uterine … The success of uterine-sparing techniques, such as uterine balloon tamponade, embolization, uterine