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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st105/stat105.pdf
December 01, 2005 - Statistical Brief #105: Diabetes Management: Tests and Treatments among the 18 and Older U.S. … Non-
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Figure 3. … Diabetes Management: Tests and Treatments among the
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45208/psn-pdf
April 22, 2017 - Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship
between drug name confusion rates in laboratory-based … memory and perception tests and corresponding error
rates in large pharmacy chains. … memory and perception tests and corresponding
error rates in large pharmacy chains. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/cognitive-tests-predict-real-world-errors-relationship-between-drug-name … , these
tests have not reliably predicted real-world error rates.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/nicu_toolkit/nicupacket-apb-neurodevt.pdf
June 02, 2025 - ■ Use standardized screening tests to assure consistency and accuracy in the identification of
infants … ■ Repeat screening tests at each well-child visit in order to follow their developmental trajectory … ■ Parent test instruments have excellent psychometric properties and are comparable to screening
tests … ■ Screening tests requiring direct examination of the infant:
– Denver-II Screening Test. … ■ Screening tests for behavioral and psychosocial problems:
■ Temperament and Atypical Behavior
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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 - We will talk more about piloting tests of change later in this module. … Slide 19
Title Slide
Tests of Change
How small-scale tests inform sustainable quality improvement … Tests of change are small-scale tests to evaluate a proposed change. … Tests of change offer action-oriented learning in the appropriate context and setting. … ASK:
Can you think of any reasons to employ small tests of change?
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Background: Genetic Tests (2 of 2)
Hereditary genetic tests are different from other medical tests in … not only genetic tests. … not only genetic tests. … not only genetic tests. … Genetic Tests for Cancer.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Background: Genetic Tests (2 of 2)
Hereditary genetic tests are different from other medical tests in … not only genetic tests. … not only genetic tests. … not only genetic tests. … Genetic Tests for Cancer.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/low-rate-completion-recommended-tests-and-referrals-academic-primary-care-practice-resident
January 17, 2024 - Study
Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic primary … Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic primary care practice with resident … Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an academic primary care practice with resident … patients who read visit notes on the patient portal have a higher rate of "loop closure" on diagnostic tests … January 17, 2024
Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-person
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/857447/psn-pdf
December 06, 2023 - Completion of recommended tests and referrals in
telehealth vs in-person visits. … Completion of recommended tests and referrals in telehealth vs in-
person visits. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/completion-recommended-tests-and-referrals-telehealth-vs-person-visits … In this study of
4,133 patients, researchers found that orders for colonoscopies or cardiac stress tests … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/completion-recommended-tests-and-referrals-telehealth-vs-person-visits
https
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73202/psn-pdf
April 28, 2021 - positive tests due to cross-contamination
The Commentary
By Stephen A. … Testing COVID-19 tests faces methodological challenges. … Clinical Performance of SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Tests.
McAdam AJ, ed. … Buyer beware: inflated claims of sensitivity
for rapid COVID-19 tests. … Lateral flow tests cannot rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection. BMJ. 2020;371.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/eder-report.pdf
January 01, 2024 - comprehensive risk assessment of the management of
laboratory testing, imaging studies, and special tests … Scope
The scope of this assessment includes the processing of all lab tests, imaging
studies, … and special tests ordered on ACCESS patients that, when optimally
managed, normally would be returned … We did not study
individual performance or the accuracy of ordering tests or interpreting results. … A phone survey of patients to assess their understanding of tests ordered
for them and whether they
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/861764/psn-pdf
January 31, 2024 - Low rate of completion of recommended tests and
referrals in an academic primary care practice with … Low rate of completion of recommended tests and referrals in an
academic primary care practice with … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/low-rate-completion-recommended-tests-and-referrals-academic-primary-care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/low-rate-completion-recommended-tests-and-referrals-academic-primary-care-practice-resident … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/low-rate-completion-recommended-tests-and-referrals-academic-primary-care-practice-resident
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73283/psn-pdf
May 19, 2021 - Assessment of overuse of medical tests and treatments at
US hospitals using Medicare claims. … Assessment of overuse of medical tests and treatments at US
hospitals using Medicare claims. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-overuse-medical-tests-and-treatments-us-hospitals-using-
medicare-claims … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-overuse-medical-tests-and-treatments-us-hospitals-using-medicare-claims … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/assessment-overuse-medical-tests-and-treatments-us-hospitals-using-medicare-claims
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/vision-screening-children-ages-6-months-5-years
July 24, 2025 - What is the accuracy and reliability of screening tests for amblyopia, its risk factors, and refractive … and interventions
KQs 1–3: Studies of screening tests used or available in primary care settings, … including: autorefractors and photoscreeners currently commercially available, visual acuity tests ( … e.g., picture identification tests, such as Lea symbols or Allen test cards; HOTV chart; Snellen chart … test), contour stereotests, such as the Titmus Fly tests, and ocular alignment tests (e.g., corneal
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/k08hs018539-were-final-report-2014.pdf
January 01, 2014 - We educated providers on why these
tests might show up on the displayed list of pending tests, and have … The tests mentioned as pending in the discharge summaries
were compared against tests which are truly … providers in
a table called ‘Pending Tests at Discharge’. … contained in the ‘Pending Tests at Discharge’ table). … improve management of these tests.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/methods-guidance-tests-decision-models/methods
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/workflow-assessment-health-it-toolkit/research/van-wijk-mam-et-al-2001
January 01, 2001 - Measurements: Average number of blood tests ordered per order form per practice. … Results: General practitioners who used [the guideline version] requested 20% fewer tests on average … tests, respectively; P = 0.003, Mann-Whitney test). … Guideline-driven decision support systems can be effective in reducing the number of laboratory tests … The list of tests displayed is customizable.
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digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/improving-management-test-results-return-after-hospital-discharge/annual-summary/2010
January 01, 2010 - discharged with pending test results experience medical errors related to missed results for those tests … The first is a tool to automatically identify tests with pending results at hospital discharge and assist … in incorporating these tests into the discharge summary. … . ( Achieved )
Evaluate the impact of this tool on accuracy of documenting pending tests in discharge … , who can select tests for inclusion in the discharge summary.
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www.ahrq.gov/news/newsroom/case-studies/201901.html
March 01, 2019 - patient individually, allowing for a better understanding of which preventive services or screening tests … informs students about a patient’s health needs and determines proper timing for particular screening tests … Students also learn the most current guidelines about how often various screening tests should be performed … Scientific evidence has evolved about recommendations on the frequency of Pap tests, breast cancer screening … Students then write a paper comparing what tests they ordered during the wellness encounter with what
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-search-strategies.ppt
June 01, 2012 - is to search for specific named tests. … to use the names of the tests to locate studies. … search strategies for systematic reviews of medical tests. … Abnormalities
All medical tests were not known. … , all possible diagnostic tests were not known.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/methods-guidance-tests-applicability/methods