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8341. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49553/psn-pdf
      January 01, 2008 - Three weeks later, the patient was readmitted after being shocked by his defibrillator (AICD). … probability of recovering the same microorganism in 2 culture sets from a patient, and of that organism being … Aerococcus spp., the likelihood of contamination is high, and full identification of the microorganism as well

8342. Contaminated or Not? Guidelines for Interpretation of Positive Blood Cultures | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/contaminated-or-not-guidelines-interpretation-positive-blood-cultures
      November 16, 2022 - Three weeks later, the patient was readmitted after being shocked by his defibrillator (AICD). … probability of recovering the same microorganism in 2 culture sets from a patient, and of that organism being … Aerococcus spp., the likelihood of contamination is high, and full identification of the microorganism as well

8343. Er r or Rate Reduction Regarding Lower Limb Prosthesis (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prosthesis_research-protocol.pdf
      March 16, 2017 - Eligibility Criteria Pertinent to all KQ: Population • Adults with lower limb amputation who are being … Based on these assessments, we will assign a strength of evidence rating as being either high, moderate … , or low, or there being insufficient evidence to estimate an effect. … Predictors of Receiving a Prosthesis for Adults With Above-Knee Amputations in a Well-Defined Population

8344. Final Progress Report: Demonstration of Quality Improvement of Medication Therapy Management Services (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-12/doucette-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - The TIP includes patient and problem information as well as the prescription medication involved. … Pharmacies in Groups 1 and 2 were being sent TIPs on a monthly basis, and pharmacies in the Control … In addition, we conducted four focus groups with older adults about being contacted with a tool such … the patient engagement intervention was to help the beneficiaries learn about the MTM services as well … Also, many of the patients studied here had chronic conditions being treated with medications.

8345. Final Progress Report: Identification and Dissemination of Best Practices for Patient-Centered Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/aboumatar-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - Patients also need to know what is wrong with them, what their treatment options are, what is being … We are conducting an in-depth qualitative data analysis to analyze these themes as well as specific … Participants reported being inspired by the success stories and highly valued the ‘networking … conference oral presentations and poster abstracts were posted on the conference website at the time as well … Multiple manuscripts are being prepared and will be submitted to peer- reviewed journals.

8346. Living Systematic Review on Plant-Based Treatment for Chronic Pain (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/plant-based-treatments-revised-protocol.pdf
      March 29, 2023 - Plants have historically been evaluated for medicinal properties, with some being developed into drug … These include analgesic compounds, such as aspirin being developed from willow bark.14 Some data suggest … the initial best use of the current evidence may be to clearly delineate potential harms of PBCs as well … trials that use active run-in periods evaluate highly selected populations who tolerated and responded well … to the study intervention, rather than the general population of chronic pain patients being considered

8347. Methodology Report #24: Estimation Procedures for the 2007 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Household Component
      meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/mr24/mr24.shtml
      September 16, 2010 - Following an introductory section that provides a brief overview of the survey design as well as the … Therefore, when one or more years of data being pooled precede 2002, it is necessary to obtain a common … more Missing (Refused, not ascertained, don’t know) Homeowner status in NHIS: Owned or being … Key: Keyness relates to an individual’s chance of being included in MEPS. … their final DU weight as base weight. 16 This removes the issue of multiple chances of selection being

8348. Regional Health eDecisions: A Guide to Connecting Health Information Exchange in Primary Care (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/eDecisionsReport.pdf
      August 06, 2013 - Most of the concepts apply equally well to small groups of associated primary care practices. … Secure best pricing for the EHR vendor side as well as for the hospitals and providers. … Pursue well- paced growth. Start slow. … provide refreshed education in training core aspects of EHR use to ensure that structured data is being … These will vary depending upon how well your providers are currently using the EHR.

8349. ParentLink: Better and Safer Emergency Care for Children (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs014947-porter-final-report-2007.pdf
      January 01, 2007 - Parent reported being a primary caretaker and having knowledge of child’s medical issues; 4. … Medicines were described to the parent as medications prescribed by a doctor as well as any over-the-counter … Any medication reported by the parent as being given on an ongoing basis or acutely for treatment of … To determine the occurrence of adverse drug events in subjects, the nurse reviewed the ED record as well

8350. Information to Help Hospitals Get Started (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/engagingfamilies/howtogetstarted/How_to_Use_Guide_508.pdf
      February 08, 2018 - For hospitals, the consequences of not adhering to this broad definition of visitors could include being … Family-Centered Care that is designed to help hospitals examine their practices and infrastructure to assess how well … engagement • Keeps individuals engaged and enthusiastic by demonstrating whether goals and objectives are being … to its survey:15 • Degree to which patient and family could participate in care decisions • How well

8351. Chapter 3. Designing and Testing Methods to Stratify Risk of Surgical Site Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/ssi/ssi3.html
      April 01, 2018 - warehouse can be accessed through Crystal Reports, Executive View, and Microsoft Analysis Services, as well … The dataset contains a broad range of variables that can be used for research purposes, as well as for … within 30 days preop, and verified that the missing values were indeed the result of the tests not being … creating imputed values, which are based on variables correlated with the missing data and causes of data being

8352. Meeting Minutes, November 2017 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      www.ahrq.gov/news/events/nac/2017-11-nac/nacmtg1117-minutes.html
      February 01, 2018 - This paradigm features human services as well as health care services. … AHRQ is being funded under a continuing resolution until December 8, with a fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget … Sixty-four external stakeholders attended as well as 24 AHRQ staff members. … (This is being considered.) He also suggested obtaining data from Puerto Rico. Dr.

8353. Delay in Appropriate Diagnosis and Treatment Leading to Death from Pulmonary Embolism | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/delay-appropriate-diagnosis-and-treatment-leading-death-pulmonary-embolism
      December 31, 2024 - Nevertheless, it is well established that orthopedic procedures are associated with significant risk … 37,38 Treatment delays can be caused by miscommunication of findings, failure of timely reporting, as well … PERT are mixed. 7 , 41,42 Advantages include shortened ICU and overall hospital length-of-stay as well … Information technology may improve communication by identifying and locating ordering providers as well

8354. From Emergency to Community: Implementing a Social Needs Assessment and Referral Infrastructure using Health Information Technology - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs026505-wallace-final-report-2020.pdf
      January 01, 2020 - in-depth, 60-minute qualitative interviews to explore individual approached to screener delivery, as well … professional intuition to decide if, when, who to screen; determining the appropriateness of staff being … The research team focused on the substantive content shared during the 2-hour focus group, as well as … any intervention, it is critical to integrate the priorities and context of the key stakeholders, as well … team incorporated scripting for staff to read that addressed three primary topics: 1) screening is being

8355. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/peptic-ulcer-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
      December 01, 2014 - about 2,000 topics across the 14 AHRQ priority areas and 1 cross- cutting area; about 550 topics are being … This report is being generated twice a year. … (Ten topics in this priority area were being tracked in the system as of November 4, 2014.) … with potential high impact in the June 2014 report, and it remains in the December 2014 issue as well … that reductions in PN use could potentially improve patient health outcomes and quality of life, as well

8356. Archived: Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults Without Known Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/healthful-diet-and-physical-activity-for-cardiovascular-disease-prevention-in-adults-without-known-risk-factors-behavioral-counseling-july-2017
      July 11, 2017 - Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling Interventions (2022) This topic is being … , even fewer (1.3% vs 1.8%) were meeting dietary guidelines. 16 By not eating a healthful diet and being … were overweight or had obesity, but studies focusing solely on weight loss (and not healthful eating, being … The evidence review also examined interventions to reduce sedentary behavior, as well as the harms of … family history of diabetes, personal history of gestational diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome, or being

8357. Analysis of Patient Safety: Converting Complex Pediatric Chemotherapy Ordering Processes from Paper to Electronic Systems (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol2/Advances-Baker_107.pdf
      March 30, 2008 - the team was composed 2 of staff members with several years of experience with the process as well … legibility associated with either handwriting or fax transmission 280 An incorrect volume of diluent being … used for reconstitution of a medication product 200 Dispensing A medication being injected into … the incorrect admixture bag, if multiple products were being prepared at the same time 224 Infusion … chemotherapy was within the context of an integrated electronic health record, where preparation was being

8358. Medication Management Transactions and Errors in Family Medicine Offices: A Pilot Study (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol4/Advances-Lynch_37.pdf
      March 21, 2008 - data collection period, a data collection form was attached to the medical chart prior to the patient being … each office site and abstracted patient charts associated with the medication management transactions being … If the variable being analyzed reflected the underlying patient or medication being managed (e.g., type … The study methodology worked very well in identifying transaction errors from the perspective of primary

8359. Two Pills, Same Drug | PSNet
      psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/two-pills-same-drug
      May 27, 2011 - An investigation of diagnostic accuracy and confidence associated with diagnostic checklists as well

8360. Obesity (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1512.pdf
      December 01, 2015 - This report is being generated twice a year. … peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is recognized for its ability to suppress appetite and energy intake, as well … may find the insertion and removal procedures to be simpler than an alternative like surgery, as well … It will likely be perceived well by most physicians who do not medically manage obesity, but would … WELL; impatience to get thin sends some to Canada. [internet].