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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47340/psn-pdf
February 22, 2019 - Understanding test results follow-up in the ambulatory
setting: analysis of multiple perspectives. … Understanding Test Results Follow-Up in the Ambulatory Setting: Analysis
of Multiple Perspectives. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/understanding-test-results-follow-ambulatory-setting-analysis-multiple- … perspectives
This study examined ambulatory follow-up of test results by aggregating multiple types … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/failure-follow-test-results-ambulatory-patients-systematic-review
https
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/cervical-cancer-screening-adults-adolescents
October 28, 2021 - What is the comparative effectiveness of different cervical cancer screening strategies (i.e., test … What is the test accuracy of and adherence to self-collected high-risk HPV vaginal samples? … Does the test accuracy or adherence vary by population (e.g., by age, gender, race and ethnicity, or … What are the comparative harms of different cervical cancer screening strategies (i.e., test, mode of … What is the comparative test accuracy of high-risk HPV tests used in U.S.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/root-cause-analysis-reports-help-identify-common-factors-delayed-diagnosis-and-treatment
October 24, 2018 - Failure to properly follow up on test results can result in missed or delayed diagnoses . … a lack of systems to track patients needing urgent evaluation, insufficient follow-up of abnormal test … Although electronic medical records (EMRs) should facilitate responding to abnormal test results, prior … December 30, 2014
Laboratory test ordering and results management systems: a qualitative … January 19, 2012
The frequency of missed test results and associated treatment delays
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/colorectal-cancer-screening
May 16, 2019 - ; gFOBT=guaiac-based fecal occult blood test; m SEPT9 =methylated septin 9 gene DNA; sDNA test (+/- FIT … )= stool DNA test with or without FIT; SSP=sessile serrated polyp. … How are newer screening tests (e.g., stool DNA test with or without fecal immunochemical test, or computed … Fecal immunochemical test (quantitative and qualitative testing)
Multitarget stool DNA test (with … DNA test (m SEPT9 ) *
Urine-based test
KQs 2, 3: New technologic enhancements to colonoscopy
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/3UuREAobGvgLbE_FBAnrYQ
January 13, 2025 - A
Pap test is done with a swab of the cervix, usually at the same time as a pelvic exam. … This type of screening test
needs to be done by a healthcare professional. … • Co-testing is a type of screening that combines an HPV test and a Pap test. … • Women ages 30–65 should ideally get an HPV test every 5 years. … Alternatively, they can get a Pap test
every 3 years or co-testing test every 5 years.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/vision-screening-children-ages-6-months-5-years
April 24, 2025 - , including: visual acuity tests (e.g., autorefraction; picture identification tests, such as Allen test … ); and ocular alignment tests (e.g., corneal light reflex test, pupillary reflex test, cover-uncover … test, cross cover test, red reflex test)
Studies assessing photoscreeners for screening will be included … risk factors, or refractive error (e.g., white reflex test)
KQs 2, 3: Studies exclusively assessing … ), the comparison may be the same test administered at different timepoints or by a different person
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/prostate-cancer-test/research
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/about_the_health_literacy_item_set_for_hospitals_911.pdf
October 01, 2015 - had a blood test, x-ray, or other test
H-HL20 Hospital staff explained what a blood test, x-ray, or … other test was for
H-HL21 Explanation of blood test, x-ray, or other test was easy to understand … H-HL22 Hospital staff explained blood test, x-ray, or other test results to patient
H-HL23 Blood test … test, x-ray, or other test was for
H-HL21 Explanation of blood test, x-ray, or other test was easy … to understand
H-HL22 Hospital staff explained blood test, x-ray, or other test results to patient
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/mvp/modules/cusp/actionplan-trip-facguide.docx
January 01, 2017 - Next, develop and pilot test measures. … Plan the test or observation. … Refine the change based on what you learned from the test and modify test if necessary. … ASK:
What do you need to test your idea?
Who will be involved in the test? … Where will the test occur? One patient room or one nurse?
When will the test occur?
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/computerized-triggers-big-data-detect-delays-follow-chest-imaging-results
March 19, 2018 - Insufficient follow-up of test results is a known contributor to missed and delayed diagnosis . … cases identified by the trigger tool and a reference set of cases involving patients with abnormal test … A WebM&M commentary discussed delayed follow-up of a diagnostic test. … March 19, 2018
Electronic detection of delayed test result follow-up in patients with … 2017
Application of human factors methods to understand missed follow-up of abnormal test
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/rapid-mis-strep
February 01, 2004 - throat, the urgent care physician swabbed the child's throat and performed a rapid antigen detection test … The "rapid strep test" was interpreted as negative. … Studies during the past 20 years indicate that the specificity (i.e., the ability of a positive test … , but a negative test does not rule out the infection. … In retrospect, the initial rapid test may have been negative due to a sampling issue.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47825/psn-pdf
March 06, 2019 - Diagnostic error as a result of drug-laboratory test
interactions. … Diagnostic error as a result of drug-
laboratory test interactions. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/diagnostic-error-result-drug-laboratory-test-interactions
Failure to recognize … potential drug–laboratory test interactions can lead to misinterpretation of results,
misdiagnosis, … /issue/impact-interactions-between-drugs-and-laboratory-test-results-diagnostic-test-interpretation
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/result-stopped-here
December 01, 2006 - The attending physician ordered a test for Clostridium difficile on Friday, and was then off for the … That night, the test result came back positive. … On Monday, the physician who originally ordered the C. difficile test returned to assess the patient … First, the physician ordered a C. difficile test but failed to look up the test result. … individual responsible for utilizing the test results when any test result indicates an imminent life-threatening
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st42/stat42.pdf
September 01, 2004 - Statistical Brief #42: Screening for Prostate Cancer with the Prostate-Specific Antigen Test, United … Preventive
Services Task Force has declined to recommend routine screening
with the PSA test. … , while nearly three-fif
men ages 50 to 64 received a test in the past two years. … en (ages 50
out health
coverage
likely than
coverage to
e PSA test for
ancer
. … Screening for Prostate Cancer with the Prostate-Specific Antigen Test, United States, 2002.
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digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/singh-hardeep
January 01, 2023 - Principal Investigator
Singh, Hardeep
Project Name
Decision Making and Clinical Work of Test … Principal Investigator
Singh, Hardeep
Project Name
Decision Making and Clinical Work of Test … Patients With Known or Suspected Cancer
Decision Making and Clinical Work of Test … Decision Making and Clinical Work of Test Result Followup in Health Information Technology Settings - … Patient perceptions of receiving test results via online portals: a mixed-methods study.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs024062-mazur-final-report-2017.pdf
January 01, 2017 - The number of abnormal
test results were double in the cross- vs. … Counts of normal vs. abnormal test results per each study condition. … "I wish I had seen this test result earlier!" … : Dissatisfaction
with test result management systems in primary care. … and act upon patients’ test results.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementation-and-evaluation-laboratory-safety-process-improvement-toolkit
July 12, 2010 - The content for patient engagement and communication with test results was particularly valued. … January 15, 2025
Patient safety in actioning and communicating blood test results in … May 22, 2024
'I guess I'll wait to hear'- communication of blood test results in primary … July 16, 2014
The management of test results in primary care: does an electronic medical … Office
Health Care Providers
Facility and Group Administrators
Primary Care
Diagnostic Test
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/837677/psn-pdf
July 13, 2022 - Multiple Failures in Test Results Follow-up for a Patient
Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at the Hampton … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multiple-failures-test-results-follow-patient-diagnosed-prostate-cancer- … hampton-va-medical
Cancer test communication failures can contribute to physical, emotional, and financial … Seven recommendations are included for
improving abnormal test result communication and error management … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-test-results-are-still-getting-lost-follow-qualitative-study-implementation-gaps
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/854986/psn-pdf
November 01, 2023 - Implementing a safer and more reliable system to monitor
test results at a teaching university-affiliated … Implementing a safer and more reliable system to
monitor test results at a teaching university-affiliated … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-safer-and-more-reliable-system-monitor-test-results-teaching … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-safer-and-more-reliable-system-monitor-test-results-teaching-university … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/implementing-safer-and-more-reliable-system-monitor-test-results-teaching-university
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/missed-opportunities-initiate-endoscopic-evaluation-colorectal-cancer-diagnosis
February 15, 2011 - This study identified process breakdowns, including failure to follow up on abnormal test results, … February 15, 2011
How context affects electronic health record–based test result follow-up … July 10, 2008
Timely follow-up of abnormal diagnostic imaging test results in an outpatient … February 15, 2011
Notification of abnormal lab test results in an electronic medical … Improving follow-up of abnormal cancer screens using electronic health records: trust but verify test