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  1. www.ahrq.gov/topics/evidence-based-practice-centers-epcs.html
    (EPCs) review all relevant scientific literature on a wide spectrum of clinical and health services topics
  2. www.ahrq.gov/topics/maternal-health.html
    January 01, 2023 - Annual Perspectives highlight vital and emerging patient safety topics. … Starting in 2019, AHRQ supported the development of a series of papers on different diagnostic safety topics
  3. www.ahrq.gov/topics/emergency-preparedness.html
    Topic: Emergency Preparedness AHRQ has research, tools, and resources related to emergency preparedness. Emergency preparedness responses are preventive emergency measures and programs designed to protect the individual or community. AHRQ COVID-19 Resources Allocation…
  4. www.ahrq.gov/topics/alcohol-use.html
    Topic: Alcohol Use AHRQ has research focused on unhealthy alcohol use. About 18 million adult Americans have an alcohol use disorder. This means that their drinking causes distress and harm. It includes alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Updated Systematic Review Examines Pharma…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/topics/access-care.html
    Topic: Access to Care Access to health care means having "the timely use of personal health services to achieve the best health outcomes." Access to health care consists of four components: Coverage: facilitates entry into the health care system. Uninsured people are less likely to receive medical care and …
  6. www.ahrq.gov/topics/adverse-events.html
    Topic: Adverse Events AHRQ offers research, tools and resources for healthcare professionals to reduce risks related to adverse events. Adverse Events Developing and Testing the Health Care Safety Hotline: A Prototype Consumer Reporting System for Patient Safety Eve…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/topics/atencion-medica.html
    Topic: Atención médica Medical Attention Cinco recomendaciones para recibir una mejor atención médica Cómo cuidarme: Guía para cuando salga del hospital Pastillas que diluyen la sangre Preguntas para mi cita médica Veinte consejos para ayudar a evita…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/topics/mens-health.html
    Topic: Men's Health The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issues recommendations on preventive screenings men need at any age to stay healthy. For more information on Men’s Health, you may want to visit U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) .  Screening for Depr…
  9. www.ahrq.gov/topics/medical-errors.html
    Topic: Medical Errors Medical errors can occur anywhere in the health care system--in hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, doctors' offices, nursing homes, pharmacies, and patients' homes--and can have serious consequences. Errors can involve medicines, surgery, diagnosis, equipment, or lab reports. AHRQ has sponsore…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/topics/quality-measures.html
    Topic: Quality Measures Measures used to assess and compare the quality of health care organizations are classified as either a structure, process, or outcome measure. All-Payer Claims Databases Measurement of Care: Systematic Review and Environmental Scan of Current Practi…
  11. www.ahrq.gov/topics/pressure-ulcers.html
    Pressure Ulcers Each year, more than 2.5 million people in the United States develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions bring pain, associated risk for serious infection, and increased health care utilization. Pressure ulcers are associated with longer hospital stays and increased morbidity and m…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/topics/blood-clots.html
    Blood Clots AHRQ has resources for healthcare providers to prevent venous thromboembolism and has patient education materials for providers on how to help their patients prevent blood clots. Tools Preventing Hospital-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: A Guide for Effective Qualit…
  13. www.ahrq.gov/topics/care-coordination.html
    January 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Care coordination involves deliberately organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all of the participants concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective care. This means that the patient's needs and preferences are known ahead of time a…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/topics/behavioral-health.html
    March 01, 2022 - Behavioral Health Behavioral health problems, which include mental health and substance use disorders, are among the most common conditions seen in primary care settings. AHRQ provides data to quantify these challenges, tools and resources for screening and treatment, and funding for behavioral he…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/topics/antimicrobial-stewardship.html
    Antimicrobial Stewardship Antimicrobial stewardship programs are coordinated programs within a health care setting that promote the appropriate use of antimicrobials, thereby improving patient outcomes, reducing antibiotic resistance, and decreasing the spread of infections caused by antibiotic-re…
  16. www.ahrq.gov/topics/medication-safety.html
    Topic: Medication: Safety AHRQ offers patient education materials for healthcare professionals to reduce risks related to adverse drug events, including links to fact sheets, research, and government initiatives. California Hospital Reduced Infections, Improved Diabetes C…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/topics/chronic-conditions.html
    Topic: Chronic Conditions A chronic condition is defined as a condition that lasts 12 months or longer and meets one or both of the following tests: (a) it places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions; (b) it results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products, services,…
  18. www.ahrq.gov/topics/hospital-discharge.html
    Topic: Hospital Discharge AHRQ has research, tools and resources for clinicians to improve the hospital discharge process, including the Re-Engineered Discharge Toolkit. Improving Hospital Discharge Through Medication Reconciliation and Education Improving the Emerg…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/topics/transitions-care.html
    Transitions of Care AHRQ's tools and research to ensure safe and seamless transitions of patients from one care setting to another, reducing preventable adverse events, drug-related errors, and other problems.  Tools TeamSTEPPS  Module on Communication Toolkit to Engage High-Risk P…
  20. www.ahrq.gov/topics/low-income.html
    Topic: Low-Income The AHRQ Policy on the Inclusion of Priority Populations in Research (NOT-HS-03-010) requires that priority populations be included in all AHRQ-supported research projects involving human subjects, unless a clear and compelling rationale and justification is provided that inclusion is inappropriate.…

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