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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/methods-guidance-topic-refinement/methods
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-topic-refinement_methods.pdf
January 01, 2013 - The Topic Refinement Team
Topic refinement requires a variety of skills. … Initial Topic Refinement Phase
During the initial topic refinement phase, the topic refinement team … Topic refinement team. … Topic Name:
Topic Number:
Topic Triage Review Date:
Topic Investigator(s):
Nominator: … EPC Topic Refinement Document
Appendix B. Example of Selected Aspects of a Topic Refinement
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/mcda-krishnan.pdf
August 27, 2012 - Beneath, there are four objects, labeled Topic 1, Topic 2,
Topic 3 and Topic 4. … Beneath, there are four objects, labeled Topic 1, Topic 2,
Topic 3 and Topic 4. … Beneath, there are four objects, labeled Topic 1, Topic 2,
Topic 3 and Topic 4. … Beneath, there are four objects, labeled Topic 1, Topic 2,
Topic 3 and Topic 4. … Beneath, there are four objects, labeled Topic 1, Topic 2,
Topic 3 and Topic 4.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/krishnan_ahrq-mcda-presentation.pdf
August 27, 2012 - 1
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-topic-nomination_methods.pdf
November 01, 2012 - The research process includes topic identification, topic nomination development, topic
selection, … Topic nomination development and topic selection processes
The topic brief, comprising an Existing … triage group during topic selection (see set of potential topic dispositions in
text box under Topic … of disposition of topic (e.g., topic does not meet EHC Program
appropriateness criteria, topic is … Topic refinement–following topic selection, further scoping of a topic in response to input from
key
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/topic-refinement-quiz.ppt
May 29, 2025 - Refining Key Questions: Interactive Case Study Quiz
Topic Refinement
Interactive Quiz
Prepared for: … Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Training Modules for Systematic Reviews Methods Guide
www.ahrq.gov
Topic … It allows all interested parties to comment on any topic-refinement project as they like. … It allows all interested parties to comment on a particular topic, but the number of topics they can … Author
This interactive quiz augments the module on topic refinement, which describes how to refine key
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0278_03-10-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0041
Document Completion Date: 6-2-09
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) will go … The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions,
comparators, and outcomes, will be further … This topic could also be considered for a potential new research project within the EHC Program … Key Questions
from Nominator:
None
Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0002_03-04-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0080
Document Completion Date: 11-24-09
1 … Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Blood glucose control was found to be addressed … Therefore, the
topic is being considered for refinement as a meta-analysis that includes individual … The topic meets all EHC Program selection criteria. … Given the many uncertainties of this topic outlined by recent publications, this topic may be
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0074_03-10-2009.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Effective Health Care
Topic Numbers: 0125
Document Completion Date: 1-12-10
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Effectiveness of nurse case managers will go forward … The
scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Topic Description
Nominator: Individual
Nomination
Summary:
The nominator is interested … Key Questions
from Nominator:
None
Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ahrq-healthcare-horizon-scan-protocol-operations-manual-151001.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Topic class
4. … Rationale for proposing the topic: why the topic seems important overall
2. … and ratings for that topic. … Topic Profile Development.) … Topic Profiles
Step 6.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ahrq-healthcare-horizon-scan-protocol-operations-manual-151001.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Topic class
4. … Rationale for proposing the topic: why the topic seems important overall
2. … and ratings for that topic. … Topic Profile Development.) … Topic Profiles
Step 6.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0288_03-10-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0055
Document Completion Date: 6-2-09
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Terbutaline pump for the prevention of preterm birth … The scope of this topic, including
populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … This topic could also be considered for a potential new research project within the EHC Program … Key Questions
from Nominator:
None
Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ahrq-healthcare-horizon-scan-protocol-operations-manual_130826.pdf
August 01, 2013 - Topic description outline for potential topics
1. Topic name/title
2. AHRQ Priority Area
3. … Topic class
4. … Rationale for proposing the topic: why the topic seems important overall
2. … Topic Title (intervention name and intended use[s])
2. Potential Importance of This Topic
3. … For any given topic, some experts may be more or less expert
on some aspects of the topic.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0283_03-10-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0049
Document Completion Date: 6-9-09
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) for metabolic … The scope of this topic, including populations,
interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Key Questions
from Nominator:
None
Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program … )
This topic represents high public interest and clinical uncertainty.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0215_01-06-2010.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0239
Document Completion Date: 8-13-10
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Treatment of restless legs syndrome will go forward for … The scope
of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Topic Description
Nominator: Individual
Nomination
Summary:
The nominator questions whether … Therefore, this topic will move forward as a new systematic review by the EHC program.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/horizon-scan_research-protocol.pdf
December 01, 2011 - Topic class
4. … Rationale for proposing the topic: why the topic seems important
overall
2. … topic. … Topic Title
2. Potential Importance of this Topic
3. Current Approach to Care
4. … For any given topic, some experts may be more or less expert on some aspects of the topic.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0272_03-06-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Numbers: 0011b, 0039, 0083b
Document Completion Date: 5-19-09 … 1
Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Sleep apnea treatment will go forward … The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will
be further … Summary:
This topic represents nominations, respectively, by three nominating groups. … Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program selection criteria.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0004_03-11-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Numbers: 0060
Document Completion Date: 1-12-10
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) for … The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions,
comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Topic Description
Nominator: Anonymous individual
Nomination
Summary:
The nominator is … Additionally, a
clinical guideline development group has expressed interested in the topic nomination
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0136_07-21-2009.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number: 0183
Document Completion Date: 1-12-10
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Nonsurgical and surgical treatment of chronic pelvic … The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will
be further … Topic Description
Nominator: Individual
Nomination
Summary:
The nominator is interested … Number: 0183
Document Completion Date: 1-12-10
2
Considerations
The topic meets
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-frameworks.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Developing the topic and structuring systematic reviews of medical tests. … Prepare Topic
Develop the Topic and Structure the Review
Choose the Important Outcomes
Research … Topic development and review structuring should happen together. … Provide further clinical context of the topic. … The cases are three projects that followed this process of topic development:
General topic
Initial ambiguous