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241. Learning From Narratives About Diagnostic Experience | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patients-source-understanding-dx-error-vol2-4.html
     June 01, 2023 - diagnostic process goes awry, patients will often experience the consequences in the form of less effective treatments … But the efficacy of initial treatment can also be a perfectly reasonable way of “testing” a diagnosis … It also makes it especially challenging to determine whether initial treatments were sustained too long … For all these reasons, the nexus between diagnosis and treatment may remain opaque. … Understanding implications of diagnostic mishaps for subsequent treatment.

242. Implementing U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendations into Health Professions Education (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cpi/centers/ockt/kt/tools/impuspstf/impuspstf.pdf
     September 21, 2010 - For example, consider a patient for whom lipid-lowering treatment would be recommended if his or her … Treatment of Persons with Sustained Blood Pressure of 135/80 mm Hg or Greater: Blood pressure targets … Although false-positive test results, overdiagnosis, and unnecessary earlier treatment are problems … It is especially useful when there is no clear "best" treatment option. … Patient Case Three A 66-year-old female presents at your clinic for an evaluation of the treatment

243. Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Resources From AHRQ | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/954.html
     April 01, 2025 - These resources help practices integrate screening, brief intervention and treatment into routine care … These resources encompass areas such as screening, brief intervention, referral to treatment, medication-assisted … treatment, training, patient education and practice implementation, and can be filtered by use, topic … Systematic Review (draft open for comment through May 5):  Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments … (draft open for comment through May 5):  Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments

244. Nursing Home Learning Module Guide (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/nursing-home/learning-modules/nh-learning-module-guide.pdf
     November 01, 2021 - Minimizing Infection Risk: Protect ○ Minimizing Infection Risk: Prevent • COVID-19 Identification & Treatment

245. Research Findings and Evidence Gaps in Youth Mental Health | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/964.html
     July 01, 2025 - “There are few head-to-head comparisons of treatments that are of major interest,” said Bradley Peterson … “We need studies for parents and kids looking for the right treatment for them.” … The report Management of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Youth found dialectical behavior therapy … to be the only treatment for suicidal ideation with sufficient strength of evidence. … Treatment for diabetes cost an average of $5,925 per treated person, and treatment cost for cardiovascular

246. Resources for Advanced Practices (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/advanced-practice-guide.pdf
     March 01, 2016 - including challenges in filling, prescribing, and adhering to medicines; and breakdowns in diagnosis and treatment … It considers the current clinical evidence about treatment options and engages patients and families … decisionmaking has demonstrated effectiveness in improving decisionmaking around medications, alternative treatments … Choosing Wisely® initiative to help physicians and patients partner in medical decisionmaking on tests, treatments … They provide information about treatment options, including benefits, risks, and outcomes, to help clarify

247. Follow-up Visits for Children Who Are Obese or Overweight with a Weight-Related Comorbidity: Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0242-fullreport.pdf
     February 01, 2020 - Successful obesity treatment improves long-term physical health through the development of 8 … Well-defined, validated preventive and therapeutic interventions for children and families are simply … and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit in Medicaid. … Date and times of treatment. 3. Height and weight values. 4. … Prevention and treatment of childhood obesity: Care received by a state Medicaid population.

248. PS Grantee | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/index.html?page=14
     January 01, 2024 - next › ›› last » Last » Ambulatory Patient Safety of Clients in Treatment

249. | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     September 01, 2022 - its prevalence, high rate of preventability, and interprofessional effort needed for diagnosis and treatment … healthcare, including but not limited to engaging with medical providers and the health system in diagnosis, treatment

250. Use of Multiple Concurrent Antipsychotics in Children (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-126-fullreport.pdf
     May 01, 2018 - Medical Directors Learning Network and Rutgers Center for Education and Research on Mental Health Therapeutics … Changes over time and disparities in schizophrenia treatment quality. … Clinical therapeutics, 32, 949-959. Correll CU, Kratochvil CJ, March JS. … Antipsychotic treatment among youth in foster care. … Medical Directors Learning Network and Rutgers Center for Education and Research on Mental Health Therapeutics

251. Implementation Guide: Toolkit for MRSA Prevention in ICU & Non-ICU Settings (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/123-mrsa-toolkit-implementation-guide.docx
     October 01, 2024 - Hospitalized patients are vulnerable because their immune systems may be weakened due to illness or treatments … accuracy and optimizing antimicrobial utilization are vital to maintaining the effectiveness of current treatments … transmission, implement appropriate precautions, and make informed decisions regarding antimicrobial therapy … settings are prescribed inappropriately, leading to adverse events for patients related to antibiotic therapy … It promotes the selection of the optimal antibiotic drug regimen, dose, duration of therapy, and route

252. 065-Ssi-Prevention-Periop-Roadmap-Checklist (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa-2/065-ssi-prevention-periop-roadmap-checklist.docx
     April 01, 2025 - Program – 2 times per day for 5 days Yes No N/A How many days did the patient complete home treatment … with mupirocin treatment prior to surgery? … days prior to surgery Yes No N/A If not all 5 days, how many days did the patient complete home treatment

253. Background Report for the Request for Public Comment on Initial, Recommended Core Set of Children's Healthcare Quality Measures for Voluntary Use by Medicaid and CHIP Programs | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/policymakers/chipra/overview/background/background.html
     December 01, 2009 - others could be included: duration of enrollment and coverage; preventive and health promotion services; treatment … care professionals (including members of the allied health professions) who specialize in the care and treatment

254. Toolkit Implementation Guide for Acute Care Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/improve/acute_care_implementation_guide.pdf
     November 01, 2019 - , recommendations for narrowing therapy and transitioning from intravenous to oral therapy, and recommendations … for duration of therapy … Learn Best Practices for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Syndromes Next, review the material … under the “Best Practices for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Syndromes” tab. … Develop a Culture of Safety Around Antibiotic Prescribing Learn Best Practices for the Diagnosis and Treatment

255. Ncinqtobaccousehelpform (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/NCINQTobaccoUseHelpForm.pdf
     August 01, 2012 - counseling (individual or group, cognitive- behavioral, family, and motivational) and forms of behavior therapy … Code for tobacco use and SHS exposure and bill for treatment. … Treatment for nicotine addiction, if indicated, should be part of any inpatient or outpatient treatment … treatment options for the adolescent population. … However, the measure includes various forms of therapy and other assistance, which reflects the current

256. Measure 1, Section 14, Attachment 1 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-14-attachment-1.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - trial were randomly assigned to one of four intervention groups: intensive multicomponent behavior therapy … Additionally, we discussed forming a measure on prescribing first line therapy for children other than … to remove patients from the denominator of a performance measure when a patient does not receive a therapy … or service AND that therapy or service would not be appropriate due to specific reasons for which the … For patients who are receiving ADHD medication (with or without behavior therapy): At least 2 follow-up

257. Final Progress Report: Measurement of Decision Quality in Coronary Artery Disease (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/lin-report.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - Scope Background For patients with stable coronary artery disease, the main available treatments, optimal … (medical therapy, angioplasty, and bypass surgery) and asks patients to rate their preferences on a … decision-making process (e.g, physician, family, friends, internet), experiences with disease and prior treatments … therapy, angioplasty, bypass surgery Comparison of risk of repeat procedure among treatment options … Need for ongoing medical therapy Treatment outcomes Comparison of prevention of mortality and cardiovascular

258. 6. Research Gaps and Prioritization of Federally Funded HSR and PCR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/healthsystemsresearch/hspc-research-study/research-gaps.html
     June 01, 2020 - patient care, for example, in “prioritization of different conditions, [and] deescalating medications or treatments … sense and then leads to things like prioritization of different conditions, deescalating medications or treatments … , underutilization of treatment, trying to build a better match between appropriate care and timely care … We start rapidly accelerating new innovations in the treatment of diseases . . . and we have more and … HSR Gaps The next sections of this chapter presented key gaps related to each of the topical domains

259. Appendix V: Tested Measures by DRA Domain (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/hcbs/report/apv2a.html
     June 01, 2010 - Respectful Treatment by Direct Service Providers Measure Source Notes … HIV ambulatory care satisfaction: multiple items related to treatment by direct service providers, including … Individuals receiving ambulatory care for HIV Respectful treatment/careful listening by staff … HIV ambulatory care satisfaction: multiple items related to making choices about treatment options … and substance abuse treatment   VI.

260. About This Report | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2024-annual-report/about-this-report.html
     March 01, 2024 - Preventive Care for Children P12: Using a Televideo-based Training Model for Providers to Expand Treatment