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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/coronary-artery-disease-testing_research-protocol.pdf
January 15, 2015 - Noninvasive diagnostic tests can be broadly divided into two categories:
functional tests and anatomic … tests. … What is the comparative effectiveness of anatomic tests versus functional tests in
those who are at … What is the comparative effectiveness of anatomic tests versus functional tests in
those who are at … o Anatomic tests: coronary calcium scoring via EBCT or MDCT, and CCTA
o Functional tests (including
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0520-131115.pdf
November 15, 2013 - Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
The topic, Non-invasive Tests … Topic Description
Nominator(s): Organization
Nomination Non-invasive Tests to Diagnose Patients … Multiple non-invasive tests (NITs) are available to aid the
evaluation of patients at intermediate risk … These tests are widely used, but the choice of NIT differs widely by clinician
preference, availability … There is no clear guidance of what the test or combination of tests to
use for patients with different
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0520-131115.pdf
November 15, 2013 - Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
The topic, Non-invasive Tests … Topic Description
Nominator(s): Organization
Nomination Non-invasive Tests to Diagnose Patients … Multiple non-invasive tests (NITs) are available to aid the
evaluation of patients at intermediate risk … These tests are widely used, but the choice of NIT differs widely by clinician
preference, availability … There is no clear guidance of what the test or combination of tests to
use for patients with different
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digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/effect-immediate-access
July 01, 1982 - in an emergency room setting Years of study: Not Available Study Design: RCT Outcomes: Number of tests … ordered and the total charge for these tests per patient visit Summary: Settings: The emergency department … Healthcare Utilization: Internists ordered an average of 3.2 tests for control visits and 2.7 tests … Changes in healthcare costs: The internists ordered tests costing $34.91 for control visits and $29.94 … The surgeons ordered tests costing $15.50 under study conditions and $17.75 under control conditions.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/hearing-loss-in-older-adults-screening1
November 08, 2018 - What is the accuracy of primary care–relevant screening tests for hearing loss in adults age 50 years … congenital hearing loss, sudden hearing loss, or hearing loss caused by recent noise
Screening tests … KQs 1–3: Screening tests that are used, available, or feasible for use in primary care settings, … hearing loss questionnaire, and screening audiometry (e.g., via handheld device)
KQs 1–3: Screening tests … that are not used or available in primary care settings; Rinne and Weber tests (i.e., tests used to
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st269/sb269.xml
November 01, 2009 - STATISTICAL BRIEF #269
November 2009
Diabetes Management: Tests and Treatments among the Adult … However, the majority of the adult diabetic population received only one or two of these tests (57.7 … Diabetes Management: Tests and Treatments among the Adult U.S. … No tests
1 or 2 tests
Don't know
Percentage … 1-2 tests
No tests
Don't know if any tests
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srdr.ahrq.gov/projects/1609/extraction_forms/2580
Diagnostic: Index Test Name Suggestions
Index Tests
There are no index tests defined for this … Diagnostic: Reference Test Name Suggestions
Reference Tests
There are no reference tests defined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-abnormalities-tests_executive.pdf
February 01, 2006 - test to
confirm whether cancer is present, many
women who do not have cancer will
undergo diagnostic tests … Are there other factors that affect the accuracy or
acceptability of the tests considered in Questions … To place the tests’ accuracy information into
perspective, an average woman in the United
States who … For
women at this average level of risk of cancer after
an abnormal mammogram, based upon the tests’ … Effectiveness
of Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests for Breast
Abnormalities.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-abnormalities-tests_executive.pdf
February 01, 2006 - test to
confirm whether cancer is present, many
women who do not have cancer will
undergo diagnostic tests … Are there other factors that affect the accuracy or
acceptability of the tests considered in Questions … To place the tests’ accuracy information into
perspective, an average woman in the United
States who … For
women at this average level of risk of cancer after
an abnormal mammogram, based upon the tests’ … Effectiveness
of Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests for Breast
Abnormalities.
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicalcontentenhancementtoolkit/mn14.jsp
August 01, 2014 - Because data from only a small number of lab tests are required for this project, a list of relevant … Specific instructions are provided below to assist in selecting appropriate codes for individual tests … What if our hospital performs required lab tests that are not described by LOINC codes in the Template … described above only for those tests for which LOINC codes are not currently being used. … Comments on Individual Required Tests
The following comments apply to individual tests:
5.
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nass/stats/nass_summary_stats_hospital_2019.pdf
January 01, 2019 - 0.52507
Median 1.348921 Variance 0.27570
Mode 1.348921 Range 4.08846
Interquartile Range 0.42057
Tests … 281659
Median 168657.0 Variance 7.9332E10
Mode 138058.0 Range 1112840
Interquartile Range 281350
Tests … 88.01804
Median 98.0000 Variance 7747
Mode 367.0000 Range 355.00000
Interquartile Range 64.00000
Tests … Table 1
The Univariate Procedure
DISCWT
Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests … Moments
Basic Measures of Location and Variability
Tests For Location
Quantiles
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
June 01, 2012 - genetic and prognostic tests. … tests
Prognostic tests
Genetic tests
How To Choose Important Outcomes:
Illustrative Examples
Segal JB … Screening Tests
Segal JB. … Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic tests from are differentiated from screening tests largely by the population … Prognostic Tests
Prognostic tests are tests used in individuals with known disease to predict outcomes
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
June 01, 2012 - genetic and prognostic tests. … tests
Prognostic tests
Genetic tests
How To Choose Important Outcomes:
Illustrative Examples
Segal JB … Screening Tests
Segal JB. … Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic tests from are differentiated from screening tests largely by the population … Prognostic Tests
Prognostic tests are tests used in individuals with known disease to predict outcomes
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
June 01, 2012 - genetic and prognostic tests. … tests
Prognostic tests
Genetic tests
How To Choose Important Outcomes:
Illustrative Examples
Segal JB … Screening Tests
Segal JB. … Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic tests from are differentiated from screening tests largely by the population … Prognostic Tests
Prognostic tests are tests used in individuals with known disease to predict outcomes
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
June 01, 2012 - genetic and prognostic tests. … tests
Prognostic tests
Genetic tests
How To Choose Important Outcomes:
Illustrative Examples
Segal JB … Screening Tests
Segal JB. … Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic tests from are differentiated from screening tests largely by the population … Prognostic Tests
Prognostic tests are tests used in individuals with known disease to predict outcomes
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hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/AppendixK_1LabCodingToolInstructions.pdf
July 07, 2008 - designed for hospitals to transmit information about their
laboratory test information systems (“lab tests … What if our hospital has lab tests not described by LOINC codes? … Hospitals reporting lab tests not described by LOINC codes in the attachment should describe
these tests … If more than one line is required for a test, additional tests should be
described on the “Lab Tests … The following comments apply to individual tests:
1.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/rtc-design-principles/research
January 01, 2019 - Proposals for a Phased Evaluation of Medical Tests Med Decision Making 2009; 29: E13-E21 .. … Pap tests takes next priority. … Randomised comparisons of medical tests: sometimes invalid, not always efficient. … Various randomized designs can be used to evaluate medical tests. … Comparative accuracy: assessing new tests against existing diagnostic pathways.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38090/psn-pdf
February 18, 2011 - Older patients' perceptions of "unnecessary" tests and
referrals: a national survey of Medicare beneficiaries … Older patients perceptions of "unnecessary" tests and
referrals: a national survey of Medicare beneficiaries … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/older-patients-perceptions-unnecessary-tests-and-referrals-national-survey … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/older-patients-perceptions-unnecessary-tests-and-referrals-national-survey-medicare … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/older-patients-perceptions-unnecessary-tests-and-referrals-national-survey-medicare
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/Evidence%20Summary_1.pdf
April 01, 2020 - tests
(n=4,061), five of individual executive function
tests (n=1,167), and ten of individual language … confirmed diagnoses, and none examined blood
tests. … ; or any blood tests. … metrics, different cut-points for defining
tests as abnormal, or combinations of tests, we
could not … We found no analogous data for
MRI or other CSF tests.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/Evidence%20Summary_1.pdf
April 01, 2020 - tests
(n=4,061), five of individual executive function
tests (n=1,167), and ten of individual language … confirmed diagnoses, and none examined blood
tests. … ; or any blood tests. … metrics, different cut-points for defining
tests as abnormal, or combinations of tests, we
could not … We found no analogous data for
MRI or other CSF tests.