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  1. Horizon Scanning Protocol and Operations Manual September 2015 Revision (pdf file)

    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.

  2. USPSTF: Who We Are & How We Work (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-03/uspstf-who-we-are-how-we-work-2025.pdf
    January 01, 2025 - We start each topic by commissioning an independent, comprehensive evidence review. … Step 1 | Topic Nomination and Prioritization Anyone can nominate a new topic, or an update to an existing … topic, at any time on the Task Force website. … The EPC then develops a draft evidence review summarizing the evidence on the topic. … • Task Force website: All topic materials are posted on the Task Force website.

  3. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    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

  4. Translate Data Complete Checklist (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/talkingquality/resources/checklist/checklist-translate-data.doc
    December 26, 2018 - Explore this topic in Framing Health Care Quality Scores as Positive or Negative. … Explore this topic in Label Health Care Quality Measures in Plain English. … Explore this topic in Describe How a Plan or Provider Can Influence a Quality Measure. … Explore this topic in Explaining Score Comparisons. … Explore this topic in Providing Self-Explanatory Symbols.

  5. Horizon Scanning Protocol and Operations Manual January 2013 Revision (pdf file)

    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.

  6. Translate Data Complete Checklist (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/talkingquality/resources/checklist/checklist-translate-data.pdf
    December 26, 2018 - Explore this topic in Making Adjustments to Health Care Quality Scores. … Explore this topic in Explain Why a Health Care Quality Measure Matters. … Explore this topic in Categorizing High and Low Performance. … Explore this topic in Explaining Score Comparisons. … Explore this topic in Providing Self-Explanatory Symbols.

  7. Info FAQs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/faqs/index.html?page=15
    January 01, 2009 - How can I find quality tools on a specific topic? … (for example, innovation profiles, qualitytools, articles, and videos) and/or specific QualityTool Topic … You can also browse the QualityTools database by topic and other areas shared with innovations, including … How can I find quality tools on a specific topic? … (for example, innovation profiles, qualitytools, articles, and videos) and/or specific QualityTool Topic

  8. Procedure Manual Section 1. Overview of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Structure and Processes | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-section-1
    December 01, 2013 - , but may serve as a lead on the topic workgroup and discuss and vote on the topic. … spokesperson for the topic specific to the conflict, but may serve as a lead on the topic workgroup … and discuss and vote on the topic. … Recusal from all participation in topic activities Member may not participate as a lead on the topic … , a "topic team" is appointed.

  9. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    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.

  10. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    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.

  11. Horizon-Scan Research-Protocol (pdf file)

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    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.

  12. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    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.

  13. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    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

  14. Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    Areas of Interest Materials by Topic Explore trainings, QI tools and resources … for nursing homes by topic.

  15. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    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

  16. CDSiC Stakeholder Center Progress Report (pdf file)

    cdsic.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/CDSiC%20Stakeholder%20Center%20Quarterly%20Report%20Q2%202025.pdf
    January 01, 2025 - CDSiC Workgroup Products (Developed 2022-2024) ......................... 9 Topic Area: Standards .. … ................................................................................................ 9 Topic … Highlight product, and a Level 3 or Level 2 product that focuses on a new topic area. … Target audiences: researchers, CDS developers, health system leaders, policymakers CDSiC Topic … Topic Highlight: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Supported Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Support:

  17. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)

    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

  18. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/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

  19. AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program- Synthesizing evidence to improve health care practice and delivery (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epc-evidence-reviews-federal-agencies.pdf
    July 01, 2020 - AHRQ EPC Products Product Description Topic Brief Brief review of the literature to better understand … what is already known about a topic and to identify the clinical and/or policy context. … A topic brief is often done to further define the scope and feasibility of a topic. … women-hiv/technical-brief) Office of Women’s Health Technical Brief To inform program planning Topic … -1-to-6-011314.pdf) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Topic Briefs To prioritize future

  20. TND-485-09-03-2013 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-485-09-03-2013.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - TND-485-09-03-2013 Topic Number(s): 0405 Document Completion Date: 01-16-13 1 Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  The topic, Decision Aids for Advance Care Planning, is …  If this topic is developed into a technical brief, the protocol will be posted on the AHRQ … Topic Description Nominator(s): Individual Nomination Summary: The nominator is interested … Completion Date: 01-16-13 2 Considerations  The topic meets EHC Program appropriateness and
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