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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/resources/job-aid-model-pdsa.pdf
May 17, 2021 - Conduct small tests of change (e.g., one patient, practitioner or team), refine, and then spread
using … Keeping tests "small" reduces people's fear and helps
overcome our natural resistance to change. … When data show the change being tested is promising, the tests can increase in size. … Cycles move
from small tests, to refining the change based on the results
of the small test, to testing
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/dxsafety-pediatric-safety-2.html
August 01, 2023 - autism spectrum disorder, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis do not have singular criterion standard tests … When definitive tests exist, such tests may expose children to greater risks than similar testing in … healthcare encounters. 31,32 Therefore, clinicians treating children may hesitate to order certain tests … to their patients’ pain and suffering during the diagnostic process or creating fear of undergoing tests … Caregivers’ desire for reassurance may drive demands for testing, even when the tests are unnecessary
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-pediatric-safety-2.html
August 01, 2023 - autism spectrum disorder, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis do not have singular criterion standard tests … When definitive tests exist, such tests may expose children to greater risks than similar testing in … healthcare encounters. 31,32 Therefore, clinicians treating children may hesitate to order certain tests … to their patients’ pain and suffering during the diagnostic process or creating fear of undergoing tests … Caregivers’ desire for reassurance may drive demands for testing, even when the tests are unnecessary
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www.ahrq.gov/prevention/chronic-care/decision/research-centers/rce_profile_gilliam.html
January 01, 2014 - student at the University of North Carolina, first learned about the potential harms of cancer screening tests … Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for screening tests.
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreentab4-10.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/zierler-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - Statistical analysis will use chi-
squared tests.
Aim 3. … Statistical analysis will use chi-squared tests.
Aim 4. … , and 23% of patients who underwent V/Q scans had D-dimer
tests. … tests. … were performed to rule out PE or DVT. 3) D-
dimer tests were underutilized as a screening tests in low-risk
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/influenza-rsv-guide.docx
September 01, 2022 - .: Do I need to order any diagnostic tests? … Rapid influenza direct antigen diagnostic tests look for viral antigens. … These tests take only 10 to 15 minutes to run, and many are available as point-of-care tests. … Furthermore, these tests are generally better at detecting influenza A than influenza B. … Besides the rapid tests we just discussed, other molecular tests are more commonly used in the hospital
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreenfig3-1.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/spanish-coronavirus-testing-basics.html
June 01, 2022 - This Spanish-language factsheet is intended to educate readers about the different types of COVID-19 tests
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreenfig3-2.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crcscreeningrpt/crcscreenfig1-2.html
April 01, 2018 - Health Care Systems for Tracking Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/overview-testing-covid.html
June 01, 2022 - Testing for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
This webpage provides guidance on the different types of viral tests
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www.ahrq.gov/nursing-home/resources/covid-testing-basics.html
June 01, 2022 - webpage provides some basic information regarding COVID-19 testing, including the different types of tests
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/greenes-report.pdf
January 01, 2025 - For other tests anticipated
to have late-arriving results, the ordering physician in the ED generally … We chose three types of tests for study:
Chlamydia cultures, blood lead levels, and urine pregnancy … tests. … We chose these three
tests because their results sometimes or always return after patients have been … We used a prototype of ALARMS to generate a list of all late-arriving abnormal results
of these tests
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/poster-4x6-four-moments-double.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Re-evaluate the resident and
review results of diagnostic tests. Can we
stop antibiotics? … Re-evaluate the resident and
review results of diagnostic tests. Can we
stop antibiotics?
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/HIT/about-cahps-hit-item-set-2313.pdf
July 03, 2017 - (4 items)
- Blood tests, x-rays, or other test results were easy to find on website
- Blood tests … Patient looked for blood tests, x-rays, or other test results on the website x
HIT15. … Blood tests, x-rays, or other test results were easy to find on website x
HIT16. … Blood tests, x-rays, or other test results were put on website as soon as needed x
HIT17. … HIT15 Blood tests, x-rays, or other test results were easy to find on website
HIT16 Blood tests
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/dischargeprep.pdf
February 14, 2013 - requests: _________________________________________________________________
Additional Appointments, Tests … Outstanding Tests/Labs
Tests /Labs Pending
Date
Conducted
Results
Expected
Who Will Follow … Outstanding Tests/Labs
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/red/toolkit/dischargeprep.pdf
February 14, 2013 - requests: _________________________________________________________________
Additional Appointments, Tests … Outstanding Tests/Labs
Tests /Labs Pending
Date
Conducted
Results
Expected
Who Will Follow … Outstanding Tests/Labs
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www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/crctoolkit/crctool2c1.html
April 01, 2018 - both men and women at average risk for developing colorectal cancer should use one of the screening tests … The tests that are designed to find both early cancer and polyps are preferred. … Tests that find polyps and cancer:
Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years*
Colonoscopy every 10 years … Double contrast barium enema every 5 years*
CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) every 5 years*
Tests
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/settings/hospitals/red-toolkit/dischargeprep.pdf
February 14, 2013 - requests: _________________________________________________________________
Additional Appointments, Tests … Outstanding Tests/Labs
Tests /Labs Pending
Date
Conducted
Results
Expected
Who Will Follow … Outstanding Tests/Labs