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241. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rotator-cuff-tear_disposition-comments.pdf
     October 05, 2010 - part of the sentence as well. … The specific design elements of future studies will vary depending on the research questions being investigated … General Exceptionally well done in my opinion. … Massive amount of information analyzed and summarized quite well. … General Also, why are textbooks being cited?

242. Strategies to De-escalate Aggressive Behavior in Psychiatric Patients (pdf file)
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     July 14, 2016 - , does delaying implementing strategies to improve performance have, when performance is actively being … Search criteria are fairly well developed. … The studies included are well described and well written. At no point was I lost. … Many observational studies (i.e., "qualitative research") might have a fairly high probability of being … So I think the report should indicate that staff training needs to be specific to the population being

243. Grading_didactic_faculty_approved (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2013 - reviews (as well as methods research that may cover issues raised for grading strength of evidence). … Thus, EPC reviewers cannot be certain that a single trial, no matter how large or well designed, presents … Four Required Domains: Directness Defined as whether the evidence being assessed: Reflects a single … at the Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs) to consider the strength of evidence for each link, as well … In general, the highest priority should be given to the risk-of-bias domain, because it has been well

244. Ch 1-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
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     August 13, 2012 - For stakeholder organizations, it is also advantageous if the organization has well-established processes … for transparently reviewing and incorporating research findings into decisions as well as organized … Most importantly, the study must be designed to protect the rights, welfare, and well- being of subjects … Who are the decisionmakers and in what context is the decision being made? … The well-built clinical question: a key to evidence-based decisions.

245. Research Review Title: Infection Prevention and Control for the Emergency Medical Services and 911 Workforce (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ems-911-workforce-disposition-comments.pdf
     November 01, 2022 - and Limitations: Should define if the study included private, public, volunteer or paid on call as well … The comments for the populations in the studies refer specifically to the studies being mentioned. … Former Designated Infection Control Officer Results The authors noted the difficulty of being able … to assess the efficacy of PPE and other interventions in the field because of the standard being set … This should prompt more research into the scope of work activities being done in the field setting

246. Research White Paper Biorepositories Addendum Registries For Evaluating Patient Outcomes Third Edition (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/biorepositories-registries-guide-3rd-ed-addendum-white-paper.pdf
     February 01, 2018 - genetic makeup of individuals has been made through analysis of biospecimens, and this knowledge is being … Biorepositories can be either natural companions or integral to patient registries, and are being used … Where topics are well-covered in other materials, references and/or links are provided. … used to support research by biomarker validation, for example, whereas others contribute value by being … obtained for clinical purposes as well as the research biospecimen.

247. Disposition of Comments Report for Interventions To Improve Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
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     December 20, 2012 - We did not include patients for whom treatment was discontinued as being lost-to-followup. … We only considered patients as being lost-to-followup if there were no data available (including that … , the authors examined what facility-, provider-, and patient-level factors were associated with being … between our thoroughness and detailed descriptions of the study characteristics and results while being … The report is well written and very clear. The study methods are rigorous and well described.

248. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 22 Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (pdf file)
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     August 10, 2015 - For example, it could be critiqued for not being detailed enough in technical details of disinfectant … Evidence based studies were well summarized. … Copper is being used and there are case studies demonstrating the merits. … TAT is also clarified: “While dependent on many factors (e.g., system being used, dose, organism being … as the challenges being addressed by those training tools.

249. ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF INCLUDED STUDIES (pdf file)
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     June 02, 2011 - GRADE uses the term quality to refer to an individual study as well as judgments based about the strength … 6/09/11 7 the evaluation of precision in assessing the quality of individual studies as well … As with the earlier steps, EPCs should adopt a dual reviewer approach to this step as well. … The approaches outlined above reveal two competing concerns: being transparent, and not being too formulaic … Genetic tests can be used for diagnostic purposes as well as: (1) assess risk or susceptibility in

250. Disposition of Comments for CER 204 Methods for Evaluating Natural Experiments in Obesity (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2017 - It is difficult to picture what is actually being done, or could be done, in some of these studies … We included the explanation here as well. … Reviewer #6: Introduction This section is well written. … Reviewer #1: Methods The PICOTS framework was well laid out and well described. … Reviewer #2: Results, KQ3 There are many types of electronic monitors, with pedometers now being the

251. Disposition of Comments: Management of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Youth (pdf file)
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     April 10, 2025 - ECT is referenced as being used only in adults but there are published and well-established practice … reflect the paucity of literature in this area, with many of the individual intervention findings being … This report was well written, with many studies being included to determine effective management of … • both groups are trending toward health (after initially being enrolled at a high-risk point), so … There is no direct evidence for the hypothesis of non-specific therapeutic effects being important

252. Disposition of Comments Report for Assessment and Management of Chronic Cough (pdf file)
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     January 07, 2013 - Counts may be similar, but this can occur as a consequence a number of missed coughs being counteracted … The reader is left uncertain as to whether the system being described is automated in some way or not … the Adverse Cough Outcome Survey (ACOS) that was the first generation of the CQLQ [the differences being … All but one were excluded due to population being healhty subjects without cough or patients with … CQLQ, does not have an item that assesses the most important side effect from cough in women, that being

253. Disposition of Comments Report for Chronic Venous Ulcers: A Comparative Effectiveness Review of Treatment Modalities (pdf file)
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     January 27, 2014 - which presents the gaps that have been prioritized as important by a panel of stakeholders, which is being … Margolis have been found useful for diabetes as well as venous disease. … This is true of the operative therapies as well. … TEP #4 Introduction well done Thank you for reviewing our report! … Peer Reviewer #4 Introduction well written Thank you very much!

254. Disposition of Comments for CER 159 Insomnia (pdf file)
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     December 30, 2015 - In fact, it is both a derivative measure and a ratio, which could arguably lead to it being a less … exclude ‘secondary’: ‘Insomnia treatments can also improve patient-centered outcomes such as mood and well-being … In fact, it is both a derivative measure and a ratio, which could arguably lead to it being a less … In this case it is being used to explain that these are the health consequences of sleep outcomes. … Being specific here, would enable investigators to point to a specific recommendations that would be

255. Evidence Summary: CER 231 Care Interventions for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2020 - care interventions are supported by sufficient evidence to be widely disseminated and implemented, as well … This is in part due to the unusually varied studies included in this review as well as the complexity … These problems stem from well-recognized challenges in researching these populations; therefore, we … Effect of Collaborative Dementia Care via Telephone and Internet on Quality of Life, Caregiver Well-being

256. Methods Future Research Needs Number 8: Framework for Considering Study Designs (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2012 - information in this report is intended to help health care researchers and funders of research make well … reports and technology assessments will inform individual health plans, providers, and purchasers as well … Systematic review requires knowledge of a range of study designs and analytic methods, as well as deep … ‖ 8 Randomized Trial Advantages of study design for producing a valid result: A well-done RCT … Study duration will depend on the underlying condition being assessed.

257. Disposition of Comments for Evidence Report 224 Omega-3 Fatty Acids (pdf file)
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     October 12, 2016 - Therefore, we were prevented in most cases, from being able to draw any conclusions. … The target population and audience are well defined. … TEP Reviewer #5 Introduction Good overview of the differences between the chemical compounds being … Figures and tables as well appendices are well-done. … While only one study is listed as being excluded due to non-English language, the electronic search

258. Disposition of Comments Report for Serum Free Light Chain Analysis for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Plasma-Cell Dyscrasias (pdf file)
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     August 23, 2012 - The tables are appropriate and well-done. Thank you. … and urine being negative or equivocal for an M Spoke, the SFLC can be helpful for establishing the … Peer Reviewer #5 Discussion/ Conclusion This is well written. … Of note, it might be worth mentioning the "Heavy Light" test that is being developed the the Binding … The audience/target population for the report is well-defined.

259. Disposition of Comments for Treatment of Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2012 - surgical section of the report when it seems to fit into the CE on medical treatments; it's also being … Is there some wording that could be included to provide some clarity as to what trabeculectomy is being … The fact that these two populations were retrospectively identified from subjects being treated at … a large, well conducted, randomized clinical trial. … patient-reported outcome of reduced fear of blindness but this belief may be very important for patient mental well-being

260. Disposition of Comments CER 214 Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (pdf file)
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     October 30, 2019 - Peer Reviewer #3 General The forest plots were helpful and well done. Thank you. … Peer Reviewer #4 Introduction Reads well, sets up paper nicely Thank you. … We have clarified the groups being compared. 81. … We have clarified what is being compared. 82. … Peer Reviewer #4 Clarity/ Usability Is the report well structured and organized?