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6921. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/health-careassociated-infections_research-protocol.pdf
      August 26, 2011 - Determining Internal Validity for Controlled Studies  Method of treatment assignment o Were …  Blinding o Were the outcome assessors blinded to treatment group assignment? … (CDC/HICPAC IB) • after insertion, use antimicrobial ointments (SHEA/IDSA A-I); Do not use topical

6922. Chapter-3 - Sepsis Recognition (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/making-healthcare-safer/mhs3/sepsis-1.pdf
      March 01, 2020 - (70 minutes vs. 122 minutes) and early goal-directed therapy (69 minutes vs. 131 minutes) if sepsis … , are required of EMS to initiate sepsis treatment. … The mortality benefit of early goal- directed therapy in the treatment of patients with severe sepsis … Conversely, Hooper et al. (2012) found no difference in time to initiation of sepsis-related therapies … (such as antimicrobial and antifungal treatments, very-low-quality evidence); length of stay in the

6923. Implementation Guide: Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Part One, Screening (pdf file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/1061/2024_CDS_Connect_IG_Diabetes_Part_One_Screening_0.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - asymptomatic adults for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes may allow earlier detection, diagnosis, and treatment … allows the patient and their primary healthcare clinician to determine together the most appropriate treatment … Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

6924. In Conversation With... Jeffrey Shuren, MD, JD | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-jeffrey-shuren-md-jd
      May 28, 2020 - , the FDA offers expedited review for Breakthrough Devices that provide more effective diagnoses or treatment

6925. The Role of the FDA in Ensuring Device Safety | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/role-fda-ensuring-device-safety
      May 28, 2020 - , the FDA offers expedited review for Breakthrough Devices that provide more effective diagnoses or treatment

6926. Data for Individual Health (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/2014-jason-data-for-individual-health.pdf
      January 01, 2014 - engage individuals as they try 1 to achieve health, and to learn from failed efforts to improve treatments … to engage individuals as they try to achieve health, and to learn from failed efforts to improve treatments … This includes, for example, the reporting and sharing of family history, treatment experiences, and … assess, 27 for example, susceptibility of an individual to diseases and sensitivity to med­ ical treatments … Whereas these devices may have a promising future for informing health assessment and treatments, there

6927. Screening for Intimate Partner Violence and for Caregiver Abuse of Older and Vulnerable Adults: An Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/RrE4_peSk5zVH3cCf77at3
      June 24, 2025 - No studies assessed screening among vulnerable adults or treatment for caregiver abuse among older or … case man- agement, and referral to community services) compared with an in- active control group (no treatment … Meta- analyses of screening or treatment studies was not conducted be- cause there were too few trials … the clinician if the screen result was positive; discussion of the positive findings, re- ferrals, or treatment … No studies assessed screening among vulnerable adults or treatment for caregiver abuse among older and

6928. Nutritional Research Series - Volume 4: Effects of Eicosapentanoic Acid and Docosahexanoic Acid on Mortality Across Diverse Settings: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials and Prospective Cohorts (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/nutrtp4.pdf
      February 01, 2012 - We further investigated potential associations of the treatment effect with study-level variables in … There was no evidence for an association between treatment effect and supplement dose (relative risk … Omega 3 fatty acids for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. … Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy 2009;7:735-48. 52. … trial to test the effect of highly purified omega-3 fatty acids on top of modern guideline-adjusted therapy

6929. Meeting Minutes, July 2017 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2017-07-nac/nacmtg0717-minutes.html
      November 01, 2017 - screening in children ages 6 months to 5 years, screening for prostate cancer, and menopausal hormone therapy … New review topics included prevention of complications and treatment of symptoms of diabetic peripheral

6930. CHIPRA 81: Pediatric Global Health-7 Measure Report (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/outcomes/chipra-081-fullreport.pdf
      April 01, 2019 - • Relevance to the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefit in Medicaid (EPSDT … the PGH-7 would not be informative in terms of determining Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment

6931. Primary Care Practice Facilitation Curriculum Module 26: An Introduction to Electronic Health Records and Meaningful Use (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/ncepcr/tools/PCMH/pcpf-module-26-ehr-and-mu.pdf
      September 01, 2015 - Although EHRs vary in content and functionality, they are often designed to include the medical and treatment … can organize data on vital signs, smoking status, immunizations, referrals, laboratory tests, drug therapy

6932. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
      June 01, 2012 - genome mutations for breast cancer recurrence Predict response, using hereditary genetic makeup, to treatments … The third type of test predicts response to treatments or environmental factors including diet (also … decisions Predict response to treatments (either effectiveness or harms) Clarify the specimens (e.g. … Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). … of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III).

6933. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
      June 01, 2012 - genome mutations for breast cancer recurrence Predict response, using hereditary genetic makeup, to treatments … The third type of test predicts response to treatments or environmental factors including diet (also … decisions Predict response to treatments (either effectiveness or harms) Clarify the specimens (e.g. … Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). … of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III).

6934. Screening for Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease: Systematic Evidence Review (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/prevent/pdfser/chdser.pdf
      December 08, 2003 - Department of Health and Human Services of a particular drug, device, test, treatment, or other clinical … Some of these treatments are directed at traditional risk factors (e.g., statins for hyperlipidemia … Little information, however, is available to determine if such treatment is effective in asymptomatic … with medications, such as beta-blockers, or revascularization can improve outcomes over no treatment … Presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and 28-day case fatality of 3991 events in men and 1551 events in

6935. genetic-testing-developmental-disabilities-protocol-140930 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/genetic-testing-developmental-disabilities_research-protocol.pdf
      September 30, 2014 - other forms of testing, improving understanding of prognosis and future medical needs, initiating treatment … • Question 4: Does use of the test have any impact on treatment decision making by clinicians or patients … • Question 5: Does the altered treatment lead to improved patient outcomes? … • Question 7: Are there harms associated with the altered treatment? … If a test has utility, it means that the results of the test can be used to seek effective treatment

6936. Quality and Safety Challenges in Critical Care: Preventing and Treating Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/quality-and-safety-challenges-critical-care-preventing-and-treating-delirium-intensive
      December 01, 2012 - with these other important end-organ injuries, delirium is a clinical event for which prevention and treatment … Patients received therapy for 87% of study days, and experienced an average of 2 fewer days of delirium … In addition to delirium prevention, early treatment needs further study, such as cognitive therapy while … The ABCDE model is an initial framework on which new prevention and treatment strategies can be added … Recognition of delirium must prompt consideration and treatment of underlying causes.

6937. AHRQ Strategic Plan for Health System Transformation To Optimize Health, Functional Status, and Well-Being Among Older Adults (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/priority-populations/aging-well-strategic-plan.pdf
      August 01, 2024 - quality of health services, medical practice patterns, access to healthcare programs and outcomes of treatments … Evidence Map on Home and Community Based Services, and a Systematic Review Update on Nonsurgical Treatments … Incontinence initiative, five institutions from across the country are now working on Improving nonsurgical treatment … among women in primary care by implementing evidence into primary care practices for nonsurgical treatment … primary care practices to accelerate the development and implementation of strategies for prevention and treatment

6938. In Conversation With... Freya Spielberg, MD, MPH | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/conversation-freya-spielberg-md-mph
      September 28, 2022 - This helped them overcome personal health barriers, so they’d be ready to get treatment. … We screen for substance use and assess readiness for treatment as part of the mental health assessment … pain and they have a variety of interventions, mental health and acupuncture, a variety of integrative therapies … about how group visits could play an important part of chronic disease management and substance use treatment … to avoidable harm, such as when a patient does not feel comfortable sharing their disagreement with treatment

6939. SOPS™ Value and Efficiency Supplemental Items for Hospitals and Medical Offices Webcast Transcript (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sops/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/valuewebcasttranscript.pdf
      January 09, 2018 - include wasted time or materials, extra steps in a process, rework, unnecessary tests, procedures, treatments … We also have a 24-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility, which is for longer-term residential … treatment of children ages four to 14 who need some extra care prior to transitioning back into the … We're also in the process of planning a 40-bed residential treatment facility for adults who have substance … technicians, therapists, case managers, psychiatrists, who are all involved in providing direct care on the treatment

6940. Trends in Potentially Preventable Inpatient Hospital Admissions and Emergency Department Visits (pdf file)
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb195-Potentially-Preventable-Hospitalizations.pdf
      December 01, 2014 - DRGs group patients according to diagnosis, type of treatment (procedures), age, and other relevant … However, if a patient received long-term care, rehabilitation, or treatment for psychiatric or chemical … However, if a patient received long-term care, rehabilitation, or treatment for psychiatric or chemical … quality of health services, medical practice patterns, access to health care programs, and outcomes of treatments … seven key areas of health care: patient safety, person-centered care, care coordination, effective treatment