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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0334_08-04-2010.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number: 0285
Document Completion Date: 3-22-11
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Pharmacogenetic testing for CYP2C19 variants for guiding … The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions,
comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Topic Description
Nominator: Government agency
Nomination
Summary:
The nominator is interested … Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program selection criteria.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND__0399_01-07-2011.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0335a-b
Document Completion Date: 02-25-11
1 … Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Local therapies for the treatment of hepatocellular … The scope of this topic, including
populations, interventions, comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Topic Description
Nominator: Organization
Nomination
Summary:
The nominator is interested … Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program selection criteria.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/substance-abuse-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
June 01, 2013 - As topics are entered into the System, individual topic profiles are developed for
technologies and … drafts to a small group of various experts (selected topic by
topic) to gather their opinions and … The process uses a topic-specific structured form with text boxes for comments and a
scoring system … Priority Area 14: Substance Abuse
Topic High-Impact Potential
1. … Please see the December 2012 report for information on this topic.
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www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/tools/obesity/obpcp-tool2.html
May 01, 2014 - Chart indicates that the topic was discussed.
2 = Documented not present. … Chart indicates that the topic was NOT discussed.
3 = Not documented/unknown. … Chart makes no indication if topic was or was NOT discussed.
4 = Documented present, historical. … Chart indicates that topic may have been discussed years ago (i.e., appears in history).
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy/about_the_health_literacy_item_set_for_hospitals_911.pdf
October 01, 2015 - The items address the following six topic areas:
• Information about medications
• Communication … Note: For supplemental items that ask about patient experience with interpreter
services, a topic closely … hospital administrators, providers, and staff can use the survey
results to
• Identify specific topic … , sarcastic, or rude tone or manner with patient
H-HL9 Nurses cared about patient as a person
Topic … sarcastic, or rude tone or manner with patient
H-HL18 Doctors cared about patient as a person
Topic
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/module_i1.ppt
May 29, 2025 - AHRQ’s vision aims to increase topic nominations, improve product development to meet end-user needs, … It is intended that these collaborative relationships will inform topic nominations, topic development … Topic submitted by the American College of Physicians, a professional association representing 132,000 … “These principles mean that, regardless of who nominates a topic and who might use a CER, the research … and expectation for stakeholder engagement are well grounded in the literature, and aim to increase topic
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND__0250_05-20-2010.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0268a-b-c
Document Completion Date: 02-25-11
1 … Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) and … Topic Description
Nominator: Health care professional association
Nomination
Summary:
The … Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program selection criteria. … )
This topic was divided into three major areas (1) treatment of AF, (2) stroke prevention in
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/c3_pdi_staffpresentation.pdf
July 01, 2004 - Safety
Tool C.3 Slide 2
Introduction to
[Our Hospital’s]
Quality Improvement
Initiative on
[Topic … Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Tool C.3 Slide 10
• We chose to address [this topic … How we selected this topic
Pediatric Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators
How To Improve … THIS SLIDE BEFORE PRESENTATION
Introduction to �[Our Hospital’s]�Quality Improvement Initiative on�[Topic … important
Our focus
Why this matters
[Example of a patient from your hospital]
How we selected this topic
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/hospital/about/child_hcaps_measures_909.pdf
May 11, 2016 - measures at the same time.2
One way to address this concern is to organize the list of measures by topic … Topic: Communication with Parent
• Communication between you and your child’s nurses (composite of … • Responsiveness to the call button (1 item)
• Paying attention to your child’s pain (1 item)
Topic … Organizing
the measures by topic is one way to address this issue. … Topic: Communication with Parent
Communication Between You and Your Child’s Nurses
The survey asked
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integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/topic-briefs/community-engagement-for-whole-person-care
February 01, 2025 - 2013 Lexicon
Professional Practices
Topic … Collection
Lexicon
Professional Practices
Topic … https://integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/topic-briefs/oud-low-threshold-treatment. … Section Content
< Topic Briefs
Age 12-17 Behavioral-Developmental Health
Community
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/public-comments-and-nominations/opportunity-for-public-comment
August 05, 2025 - Sep 2, 2025 11:59 PM EDT
Research Plans
A small group of USPSTF members, called topic … The USPSTF topic leads, with the assistance of the EPC researchers, review all of the comments received … After the meeting, the topic leads write a full draft Recommendation Statement that includes the specific … The USPSTF topic leads review all of the comments received and revise the draft Recommendation Statement
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-biopsy_overview.pdf
December 19, 2012 - Biopsy and Open Surgical
Biopsy for Diagnosis of Breast Lesions
Update Summary Document
Results of Topic … Topic Description
Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Core Needle Biopsy and Open Surgical Biopsy … Radiotherapy_SurveillanceAssessment_20120919.pdf
§ Based on the availability of new information, this topic … will move forward in form of an update to the CER
Topic Number(s): 0019 1
Document Completion Date
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/dementia-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
June 01, 2015 - As topics are entered into the System, individual topic profiles are developed for
technologies and … drafts to a small group of various experts (selected topic by
topic) to gather their opinions and impressions … The process uses a topic-specific structured form with text boxes for comments and a
scoring system … A
single topic, listed below, was eligible for consideration in this report. … Priority Area 04: Dementia (Including Alzheimer’s Disease)
Topic High-Impact Potential
1.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-section-9-engagement-public-stakeholders-and-partners
July 09, 2017 - the Public
9.2 Engagement With Liaisons and Partners
9.3 Participation in the USPSTF Member and Topic … the Task Force
Nominate new topics for Task Force consideration or request an update of an existing topic … Federal initiatives that may produce new evidence or duplicate the Task Force's efforts on a given topic … the case of a potential duplication of effort, the Task Force may choose to refer the recommendation topic … the implementation of final recommendation statements.
9.3 Participation in the USPSTF Member and Topic
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/topic-nomination-bone-metastases.pdf
February 01, 2017 - The group comprised 1 colead of
the original guideline, 3 topic experts (2 not involved in
the original … metastases will aid decision-making for surgery
and fractionation, although 1 recent paper does review
the topic … of information
available at the time the panel was conducting its research
and discussions on this topic
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0398_06-17-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number: 0174
Document Completion Date: 7-28-10
1
Results … of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Biomarkers to guide treatment for iron-deficiency anemia … The scope of this topic, including populations, interventions,
comparators, and outcomes, will be further … Topic Description
Nominator: Health care professional association
Nomination
Summary: … Considerations
The topic meets all EHC Program selection criteria.
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datatools.ahrq.gov/nhqdr/methodology-report/
November 01, 2023 - estimate for the topic. … Select a Subject Area and Topic to get the trend summary graphic for each topic. … information on each subject area and topic. … If a topic is not displayed, it means the state has no data on these measures. … Select a subject area, then a topic for summary results for a particular topic.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/understanding-how%20the%20tf-works-2022-update_3.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Recommendation Development Process
• Rigorous five stage recommendation development process:
• Review Topic … Review Topic Nominations
• Anyone can nominate a new topic for review at any
time
• USPSTF reviews … Develop Draft Research Plan
• Once topic is prioritized for review, USPSTF and an
Evidence-based Practice … There are several opportunities for the public to provide input:
• Task Force member nomination
• Topic … USPSTF Members
AHRQ’s Support of the Task Force
Recommendation Development Process
1 Review Topic
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/understanding-how%20the%20tf-works-2022-update_0.pdf
January 01, 2022 - Recommendation Development Process
• Rigorous five stage recommendation development process:
• Review Topic … Review Topic Nominations
• Anyone can nominate a new topic for review at any
time
• USPSTF reviews … Develop Draft Research Plan
• Once topic is prioritized for review, USPSTF and an
Evidence-based Practice … There are several opportunities for the public to provide input:
• Task Force member nomination
• Topic … USPSTF Members
AHRQ’s Support of the Task Force
Recommendation Development Process
1 Review Topic
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/behavioral-counseling-interventions-promote-healthy-diet-physical-activity-weight-loss-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-adults
November 02, 2023 - Study quality
Fair or good
Poor (according to design-specific USPSTF criteria)
* A separate topic … of all topics within the USPSTF portfolio, a decision was made to split the weight loss intervention topic … The first topic will focus on behavioral counseling interventions and will incorporate evidence on behavioral … The second, separate topic will be on preventive medications for chronic weight management among adults … Updates for this topic will be posted on the USPSTF website as they become available, and alerts will