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2901. Final Progress Report: Hospital Volume and Quality of Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/picone-jollis-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - a large number of patients with a similar condition will gain experience about the most effective treatments … Paper 2: Estimating Treatment Effects from Medicare Claims Data. … literature to estimate average treatment effects on 30- days and 1-year mortality for AMI patients. … Controlling for selective referrals produced similar results for the average treatment effect of the … Estimating Treatment Effects from Medicare Claims Data.

2902. Shared Decisionmaking To Improve Patient Safety, Education, and Empowerment (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/shareddec-1.pdf
      September 08, 2016 - Often, multiple options are available, such as testing or treatment, where risks and expected outcomes … providers leads to poor patient outcomes due to poor adherence and overuse or underuse of important treatments … It also may reduce patient safety.10–12 ■ Limited understanding of diagnosis and treatment affects … Conversely, when patients understand their condition and treatment, they are more likely to comply … Decision aids provide information about risks and benefits of alternative treatments (including the

2903. Research Agenda | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/maternal-mortality-4.html
      September 01, 2021 - Response (treatment). … Treatment Standardizing treatment can reduce cognitive error. … Reviewing timeliness of interventions can provide more direct guidance for treatment. … Evaluate evidence of improvement in care if specific treatment is implemented in a specific timeframe … Teamwork Objective triggers for automatic assembly of healthcare team are key to effective treatment

2904. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Performance Measurement Set (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-2-attach-1.pdf
      February 01, 2012 - DRAFT Measure #2: Behavior Therapy as First-Line Treatment for Preschool-Aged Children…………………………………… … * was prescribed as first line treatment** *Evidence-based behavior therapy: 1. … Treatment does not involve child-directed play therapy **First line treatment: Prior to any ADHD medication … as first line treatment (e.g., lack of access to behavior therapy) Supporting Guideline & Other … In areas where evidence-based behavioral treatments are not available, the clinician needs to weigh

2905. Measure 1, Section 2, Attachment 1 (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-88-measure-1-section-2-attachment-1.pdf
      February 01, 2012 - DRAFT Measure #2: Behavior Therapy as First-Line Treatment for Preschool-Aged Children………………………………… … * was prescribed as first line treatment** *Evidence-based behavior therapy: 1. … Treatment does not involve child-directed play therapy **First line treatment: Prior to any ADHD medication … as first line treatment (eg, lack of access to behavior therapy) Supporting Guideline & Other … In areas where evidence-based behavioral treatments are not available, the clinician needs to weigh

2906. One-Pager-Cellulitis (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-cellulitis.docx
      June 01, 2021 - Venous stasis dermatitis presents with minimal pain and without fevers.6 Treatment · Elevate the affected … predisposing conditions1,2 · Erythema may initially persist, worsen, or extend despite appropriate therapy … recommendations here] · [Place local treatment recommendations here] · Purulent cellulitis2,3 · Incision … recommendations here] · [Place local treatment recommendations here] Note: Residents who are critically … Comparison of short-course (5 days) and standard (10 days) treatment for uncomplicated cellulitis.

2907. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/cap-one-pager.pdf
      September 01, 2022 - lung disease (not including asthma), or does not have an adequate clinical response to therapy within … Diagnosis and treatment of adults with community-acquired pneumonia. … Effect of amoxicillin dose and treatment duration on the need for antibiotic re-treatment in children … Short-course antimicrobial therapy for pediatric community- acquired pneumonia: The SAFER randomized … Short- vs standard-course outpatient antibiotic therapy for community-acquired pneumonia in children

2908. Emergency Department Workflow Diagrams (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cap-toolkit/ed-workflowdiagrams.pdf
      January 01, 2018 - Inpatient treatment warranted? Based on clinical assessment + results of chest x-ray. … Primary intake by RN in treatment space. Patient arrives via EMS. … Inpatient treatment warranted? Based on clinical assessment + results of chest x-ray. … Primary intake by RN in treatment space. Patient arrives via EMS. … Primary intake by RN in treatment space. Patient arrives via EMS.

2909. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Pharyngitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/ambulatory-care/pharyngitis-guide.docx
      September 01, 2022 - If Arcanobacterium is identified in a bacterial throat culture, antibiotic therapy may not be indicated … as symptoms resolve in the absence of antibiotic therapy. … The duration of antibiotic therapy for strep throat for both children and adults is 10 days. … If you do treat, penicillin or amoxicillin is first-line therapy. … Penicillin and amoxicillin are first-line treatments for streptococcal pharyngitis.

2910. Opioids AHRQ Works: Building Bridges Between Research and Practice (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/impact-opioid-final.pdf
      November 01, 2018 - MAT, which uses FDA-approved medications combined with psychosocial treatments, is an effective way … and/or pain for at least 1 month when used for—  Chronic low back pain: Exercise, psychological therapies … (primarily cognitive behavioral therapy), spinal manipulation, low-level laser therapy, massage, mindfulness-based …  Hip osteoarthritis: Exercise, manual therapies. …  Fibromyalgia: Exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, myofascial release massage, tai chi, qigong

2911. On-Time Preventable Hospital and ED Visits Functional Specs (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/long-term-care/resources/ontime/prevhosp/prevhospitalvisits-funcspecs_0.pdf
      August 01, 2017 - true and display X. 25 Current Clinical Conditions Contributing to Transfer Risk 26 Oxygen Therapy … IF physician order for oxygen therapy during report week is true within 7 days, then Oxygen Therapy … Ulcer+Polypharmacy (3 active High- Risk Diagnoses+1 Clinical Condition+Polypharmacy) o UTI+Oxygen Therapy … Unavailable at Facility Authorized by: Nursing Home Treatments 24 Hours Prior to Transfer Seen …               Respiratory Peripheral vascular disease    Oxygen therapy

2912. Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/HAP-one-page.docx
      November 01, 2019 - Candida species that grow in sputum cultures are highly likely to be colonizers and do not require treatment … virus season · Consider noninfectious causes such as pulmonary embolism, volume overload, atelectasis Treatment … nursing facility, or prolonged hospitalization with unknown MRSA colonization status · [Place local treatment … recommendations here] · [Place local treatment recommendations here] · Narrowing and oral therapy · … recommendations here] · [Place local treatment recommendations here] Duration · Seven days if clincial

2913. Screening for Thyroid Disease: Systematic Evidence Review (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/prevent/pdfser/thyrser.pdf
      January 01, 2004 - We conducted a separate search for controlled studies of the effect of thyroid- directed treatments … of levothyroxine therapy. … Quality of Randomized Trials of Thyroxine Replacement Therapy *Analysis based on assignment to treatment … Unaware of Treatment? … (Estrogen therapy allowed.)

2914. 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

2915. ADHD Performance Measurement Set (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/chipra-89-adhd-behavior-section-14-attach-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 medication3 (with or without behavior therapy): At least 2 follow-up

2916. QDR 2014: Chartbook for Hispanic Health Care, Part 2 (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/2014nhqdr-hispanichealth-pt2.pdf
      July 01, 2015 - Women under age 70 treated for breast cancer with breast- conserving surgery who received radiation therapy … ■ Hispanics were less likely to receive radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery compared …  Importance: Radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery reduces the risk of cancer recurrence … ■ In all years, Mexicans and other Hispanics were also less likely to receive radiation therapy … https://innovations.ahrq.gov/profiles/social-worker-led-culturally-tailored-therapy-and-support-improve-treatment-adherence

2917. Implementing Shared Decision-Making: Barriers and Solutions—An Orthopedic Case Study | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/liability/mincer.html
      August 01, 2017 - Informed consent with patient “teach-back” of key information about the proposed treatments or procedures … insights into a proposed course of treatment for a patient. … Many physicians believe that the patient has a minor role in decisions regarding their health care treatments … Herniated Disc: Choosing the right treatment for you. … Spinal Stenosis: Choosing the right treatment for you.

2918. Urine Culturing Stewardship in the ICU Setting Facilitator Notes
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/tools/clabsi-cauti-icu/urine-culturing.pptx
      April 01, 2022 - Collecting Standardization of specimen collection Intervening Treatment decision: Provide providers … with guidance around test interpretation and treatment? … ) is the bacterial colonization of the urine, which does not typically lead to infection or require treatment … Advances and challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections: the need for diagnostic … Risk factors and outcomes associated with treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria in hospitalized patients

2919. Management of Clostridioides Difficile Infection (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/one-pager-clostridioides-difficile.pdf
      June 01, 2021 - Treatment • Residents with positive CDI tests who do not have symptoms of CDI should not be treated … whenever possible.1 − If antibiotic therapy is still needed, select the narrowest agent possible and … Gut check: Clostridium difficile testing and Treatment in the molecular testing era. … Antimotility agents for the treatment of Clostridium difficile diarrhea and colitis. … No. 17(21)-0029 June 2021 Diagnosis Treatment References

2920. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (doc file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/antibiotic-use/best-practices/VAP-one-page.docx
      November 01, 2019 - Candida species that grow in sputum cultures are highly likely to be colonizers and do not require treatment … Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and S. aureus; treat as community-acquired pneumonia Treatment … nursing facility, or prolonged hospitalization with unknown MRSA colonization status · [Place local treatment … recommendations here] · [Place local treatment recommendations here] · Narrowing and oral therapy · … · [Place local treatment recommendations here] · [Place local treatment recommendations here] Duration