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381. Introducing the CAHPS Cancer Care Survey (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/cahps-cancer-care-yost.pdf
     June 13, 2017 - • Received radiation therapy, drug therapy, or surgery for cancer at the specified cancer center … • Breast carcinoma in situ (all treatment modalities), cervical carcinoma in situ (surgery treatment … Radiation Therapy 2. Drug Therapy 3. … malignant neoplasm and The diagnosis is associated with (i.e., on the same billing line) a cancer treatment … , additional criterion of at least 2 outpatient encounters for cancer treatment in past 6 months. •

382. Acute Bronchitis (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/bronchitis-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - Treatment • Antibiotic treatment of acute bronchitis is not recommended because it does not impact … either the severity or duration of cough.1 • Antibiotic treatment of acute bronchitis does not prevent … • Symptomatic treatment can be considered in patients with cough that is causing disruption in daily

383. Gap Analysis for MRSA Prevention (Unit-Level) (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/mrsa/122-unit-level-gap-analysis.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Is chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) treatment (bathing) utilized for all patients? … At what frequency is CHG treatment (bathing) utilized for all patients? … Estimate the percentage of patients who receive CHG treatment (bathing) as intended. … Is there a system in place to monitor adherence with CHG treatment (bathing) for all patients? … Is CHG treatment (bathing) used for patients with central lines or epidural catheters?

384. Acute Sinusitis (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-one-pager.pdf
     September 01, 2022 - pain, or colored nasal discharge are not accurate predictors of a bacterial etiology.4 Antibiotic Therapy … least 3-4 days of temperatures ≥ 102°F and purulent nasal discharge or facial pain • First-line therapy … staining with doxycycline is unlikely in children (even < 8 years of age) when using durations of therapy … Symptomatic Therapy • Analgesic/antipyretic for facial pain and fever • Decongestants (limited to … Evidence and evidence gaps in therapies of nasal obstruction and rhinosinusitis.

385. Follow-up Visits for Children Who Are Obese or Overweight with a Weight-Related Comorbidity: Table 4 (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-0242-table4.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - (p. s170) The committee proposes staged treatment for overweight or obese children, beginning with … The most aggressive treatment would be considered for patients who have not responded to other interventions … Expert committee recommendations regarding the prevention, assessment, and treatment of child and … The vulnerability of the obese child to serious complications makes the case for prevention and treatment … This assessment should guide initiation of prevention or treatment strategies.

386. The SHARE Approach: Conversation Starters (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/sdm/share-approach/share-conversation-starters.pdf
     October 01, 2024 - H = HELP your patient explore and compare treatment options > “Before I go too far into my explanation … , what have you heard about [condition/treatments for condition]?” … ” > “The treatments I just described are not always effective for everyone, and the chances of having … R = REACH a decision with your patient > “It is fine to take more time to think about the treatment … H = HELP your patient explore and compare treatment options Exploring PROS and CONS When introducing

387. EvidenceNOW: Managing Urinary Incontinence | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/evidencenow/projects/urinary/index.html
     April 01, 2025 - with UI report receiving any care for UI symptoms, despite available safe and effective non-surgical treatments … Solution In February 2022, AHRQ launched the Improving Nonsurgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence … help them disseminate and implement patient-centered outcomes research findings to improve nonsurgical treatments … Design an implementation plan that is sustainable, so that both UI treatment as well as capacity for … implement the goals to disseminate and implement the evidence in primary care practices for nonsurgical treatment

388. Functional Specifications for Pressure Ulcer Healing | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/long-term-care/resource/ontime/pruhealing/functional-specs.html
     December 01, 2017 - # TX Order Changes Physician Orders or Wound Assessment/Treatments and Adjunctive Therapy … items selected in “treatment” or “adjunctive therapy” as 1. … “adjunctive therapy,” then count as 1 and add 1 to prior Treatment Sum. … If no changes are made to “treatments” or “adjunctive therapy,” then count as 0 and add 0 to prior Treatment … # TX Order Changes Physician Orders or Wound Assessment/Treatments and Adjunctive Therapy

389. Toolkit To Improve Antibiotic Use in Acute Care Hospitals | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/index.html
     October 01, 2022 - Learning and disseminating best practices for the diagnosis and treatment of common infectious disease … prescribing Develop and improve your stewardship program Learn best practices for the diagnosis and treatment … Develop a culture of safety around antibiotic prescribing,” “Learn best practices for the diagnosis and treatment

390. Bladder Matters for Women (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/projects/urinary/bladder-matters-patient.pdf
     June 02, 2025 - Easy and effective nonsurgical treatment is available to help you take back control of your life. … Ask your doctor which treatment is right for you: • Bladder control and urinating strategies • Fluid … And then, most of the time, I prescribe behavioral modifications and physical therapy. … When I see them in follow up, their reports are usually glowing and in disbelief that the treatments … Take back control of your life by talking to your doctor today about what treatments might work for

391. The Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Sinusitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/sinusitis-guide.docx
     September 01, 2022 - As there are no available clinical trials to define the optimal duration of therapy for sinusitis in … However, because the pathogens causing sinusitis are identical in children and adults, durations of therapy … treatment can help them feel better. … Antibiotic therapy with 5–7 days of amoxicillin-clavulanate is recommended. … Remember that criteria for antibiotic therapy are either worsening symptoms OR persistent symptoms OR

392. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/heart-health/smoking-resources-help-quit.pptx
     June 02, 2025 - Table of Contents The Opportunity The Problem The Solution Advantages of a Protocol The Package Tobacco Treatment … Protocol Tobacco Treatment Action Guide Implementation Guidance Additional Resources on MH Website Intended … Audiences How These Tools Can Be Used Contact The Opportunity Effective treatments and clinical interventions … Implementation Guide Identifies strategies for successful implementation of a protocol 7 Tobacco Treatment … for smoking/tobacco use http://millionhearts.hhs.gov/tools protocols/protocols.html 8 Tobacco Treatment

393. 2018 National Healthcare Quality and DIsparities Report (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2018qdr-final-es.pdf
     September 01, 2019 -  Effective Treatment: Almost half of effective treatment measures were improving overall. … of Home Health Patients Emergency Department Visits of Home Health Patients Trends in Effective Treatment … Findings on Effective Treatment Initiation of Thrombolytic Therapy for Stroke Antibiotics for Common … Use of Tamoxifen or Aromatase Inhibitor for Breast Cancer Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy … for Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer Radiation Therapy for Cervical

394. National Hospital Week Spotlight on Patient Safety Tools | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/e-newsletter/957.html
     May 01, 2025 - AHRQ Analyses: Psychotherapy Grows While Medication-Only Treatment Declines; Gains Have Mostly Benefitted … Two new AHRQ studies have identified that the use of psychotherapy is growing while medication-only treatments … Medical Expenditure Panel Survey from 2018 to 2021 and found that more patients are opting solely for therapy … , and the average number of therapy sessions has increased, along with national spending on psychotherapy … In addition, psychiatrists are providing less of the therapy, with more patients being seen by non-physician

395. Introducing the CAHPS Outpatient Mental Health Survey Webcast - HARGRAVES (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/news-and-events/events/webinars/04-outpt-mhs-webcast-hargraves.pdf
     August 22, 2022 - Cognitive testing and focus groups with a revised survey 2017 Online survey to assess use of different treatment … perceived improvement and functioning Added: • Questions about including family and friends in treatment … the last 6 months, did you talk with your main mental health counselor about setting goals for your treatment … did your main mental health counselor consider what is important to you when setting the goals for treatment … Medicine Second Field Test Protocol Types of Providers Counseling or Mental Health Medicines by Treatment

396. 198. Specific Populations and Other Topics (Continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/guidelines/tobacco/clinicians/presentations/2008update-full/slide198.html
     October 01, 2014 - insufficient evidence to determine whether smokers with psychiatric disorders benefit more from tobacco use treatments … tailored to psychiatric disorder/symptoms than from standard treatments. … interventions, both counseling and medication, are effective in treating smokers who are receiving treatment … interventions interfere with recovery from nontobacco chemical dependencies among patients who are in treatment

397. Appendix E. Category Definitions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appe.html
     March 01, 2017 - providers, health literacy Definition: Communication of necessary health information (diagnostic, treatment … patient is often a safety issue when patients do not correctly manage their medications or adhere to treatment … patients about critical aspects of the care, including (but not limited to) information about diagnosis, treatment … prompted by health care providers to engage to provide additional support, particularly when it comes to treatment

398. A-23. Measure 20: Coordination of care (CCPS-P) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-apptabA-23.html
     October 01, 2013 - Measure 12: Clinician receipt of treatment plan from the service coordinator (ASCP Physician Survey) … Measure 13: Clinician discussion of treatment plan with patients or family caregivers (ASCP Physician … whether a clinician and his staff participating in the Veterans Affairs Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment … Past or validated application: 129 intensive SUD treatment programs (58 inpatient/residential and 71 … Assessing continuity of care practices in substance use disorder treatment programs.

399. A-22. Measure 19: Connection to resource (Continuity of Care Practices Survey – Practice Level [CCPS-P]) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/prevention/resources/chronic-care/ccrm-atlas-suppl/ccrm-apptabA-22.html
     October 01, 2013 - Measure 12: Clinician receipt of treatment plan from the service coordinator (ASCP Physician Survey) … Measure 13: Clinician discussion of treatment plan with patients or family caregivers (ASCP Physician … whether clinicians and their staffs participating in the Veterans Affairs Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment … Past or validated application: 129 intensive SUD treatment programs (58 inpatient/residential and 71 … Assessing continuity of care practices in substance use disorder treatment programs.

400. ADHD Chronic Care Follow Up (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pqmp/measures/chronic/chipra-145-fullreport.pdf
     July 01, 2016 - treatment or behavior therapy—and with consistent follow- up, the likelihood of continuation and adherence … current measure only considers medication management and does not consider patients receiving Behavior Therapy … • Behavior Therapy as First-Line Treatment for Preschool-Aged Children, which measures the percentage … dimensions including: accurate diagnosis with a validated tool, eligible age for diagnosis, behavior therapy … are participating in a chronic care model have been found to be more knowledgeable, use recommended therapies