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179 Clinical Utility of Cancer Family History Collection in Primary Care
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A - Search Strategies Detailed
- Appendix B - Forms and Guides
- Appendix C: Studies Retained But Not Extracted
- Appendix D - Excluded Studies
- Appendix E - Partners, Technical Expert Panel, and Peer Reviewers
- Reference List
177 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Back Pain Utilization Report
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A - Search Strategies Detailed
- Appendix B - Forms/Guides
- Appendix C - Evidence Tables
- Appendix D - Excluded Studies
- Appendix E - Partners and Technical Expert Panel
- References
176 Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Elective Induction of Labor
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Systematic Review of Elective Induction of Labor
- Chapter 3. Decision Analytic Model of Elective Induction of Labor
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Search Strategy
- Appendix B: Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Additional Analyses for Systematic Review
- Appendix D: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Technical Expert Panel and Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
175 Barriers and Drivers of Health Information Technology Use for the Elderly, Chronically III, and Underserved
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Chapter 6. Conclusions
- Summary Tables
- Appendix A. Technical Expert Panel Members
- Appendix B. Search Strategies
- Appendix C. Inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Appendix D. Literature Search Tree
- Appendix E. Excluded Studies List
- Appendix F. Quality Assessment Criteria
- Appendix G. Peer Reviewers
- Appendix H. Data Abstraction Table with References
- Appendix I: Study Quality Assessment Table with References
- References
174 Management of Chronic Hepatitis B
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C: Technical Expert Panel Members and Affiliation
- Appendix D. Analytic Framework
- Appendix E Tables and Figures
- Appendix F: Data Abstraction Form
- References and Included Studies
173 Integration of Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Primary Care
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Case Studies
- Chapter 5. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Technical Expert Panel Members and Affiliation
- Appendix B: Search String
- Appendix C: Data Abstraction Form
- Appendix D: Patient Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
- Appendix E: Evidence Table
- Appendix F: List of Excluded Studies
- References and Included Studies
172 HER2 Testing to Manage Patients With Breast Cancer or Other Solid Tumors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions
- Chapter 4. Discussion and Future Research
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Listing of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C. Evidence Data Abstraction Tables
- Appendix D. Technical Expert Panel (TEP) and Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
171 Diagnosis and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Data Assessment, Data Abstraction and Quality Assessment Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. Reference List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Additional Acknowledgments
- Appendix F. Quality Assessment
- Appendix G. Funnel Plots
- Appendix H. Instruments Used in the Assessment of Treatment Outcomes
- Appendix I. List of Unobtained Articles
- References and Included Studies
170 Effectiveness of Weight Management Programs in Children and Adolescents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Exact Search String
- Appendix B. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of excluded studies
- Appendix E. Technical Expert Panel/Peer Reviewers
- Appendix F. Pending Assessment
- Appendix G. Study eligibility criteria
- Appendix H. Quality rating criteria
- Appendix I. Search results and article flow
- Appendix J. Behavior Trials Sorted
- Appendix K. Glossary
- References
169 Bariatric Surgery in Women of Reproductive Age: Special Concerns for Pregnancy
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Technical Expert Panel Members and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. Search Strategies
- Appendix C. Data Collection Form
- Appendix D. Evidence Table
- Appendix E. Rejected Titles
- References
168 Outcomes of Maternal Weight Gain
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Search Strategy
- Appendix B. Sample Data Collection Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Acknowledgments
- References
167 Effectiveness of Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Chapter 6. Conclusions
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Exact Search String
- Appendix B: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C: Data Abstraction Forms (Questions 2–4)
- Appendix D: Evidence Tables
- Appendix E: Peer Reviewers
- References Cited in the Evidence Report
- List of Included Studies (Questions 2–4, in Alphabetical Order)
166 Diabetes Education for Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Their Families
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Technical Expert Panel and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix C. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Secondary Studies
- Appendix F. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
165 Hydroxyurea for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms
- Appendix A: Detailed Search Strategies
- Appendix B: Screen and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Excluded Articles
- Appendix E: Evidence Grading
- Appendix F: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies*
- * Included references not cited in the report (primarily case reports and case studies
164 Utility of Monitoring Mycophenolic Acid in Solid Organ Transplant Patients
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Forms/Guides
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Technical Expert Panel and Peer Reviewers
- References
163 Carbohydrate and Lipid Disorders and Relevant Considerations in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Technical Expert Panel Members and Affiliation
- Appendix B. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix C: Data Abstraction Form
- Appendix D: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E: Evidence Tables
- Appendix F: Conceptual Definition of Outcomes
- References and Included Studies
162 Therapeutic Management, Delivery, and Postpartum Risk Assessment and Screening in Gestational Diabetes
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B: Hand Searched Journals
- Appendix C: Detailed Electronic Database Search Strategies
- Appendix D: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E: Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix F: Evidence Tables
- References
161 Prevention of Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Adults
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Analytic Framework
- Appendix B. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix C: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix D: Technical Expert Panel Members and Affiliation
- Appendix E. Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix F. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
160 Impact of Gene Expression Profiling Tests on Breast Cancer Outcomes
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: List of Acronyms
- Appendix B: Glossary
- Appendix C: Description of Genes
- Appendix D: Technologies
- Appendix E: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix F: Detailed Electronic Database Search Strategies
- Appendix G: Title Review Forms
- Appendix H: Excluded Articles
- Appendix I: Evidence Tables
159 Collection and Use of Cancer Family History in Primary Care
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings and Websites Searched
- Appendix B. Forms/Guides and Internet Family History Tools
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Technical Expert Panel and Peer Reviewers
- References
158 Effectiveness and Safety of Vitamin D in Relation to Bone Health
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Key Terms
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Screening, Data Abstraction, and Quality Assessment Forms
- Appendix C. Statistics Information Form
- Appendix D. Quality Assessment of RCTs
- Appendix E. Reference List - Quality Assessment of RCTs
- Appendix F: Additional Data Provided by Study Authors
- Appendix G. List of Unobtained Articles
- Appendix H. Additional Acknowledgments
- Appendix I. List of Excluded Studies at Full-Text Screening (Level 2 screening)
- Appendix J. List of Excluded Studies on the Basis Study Design (Level 3 screening)
- References and Included Studies
157 Treatment of Primary and Secondary Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions
- Chapter 4. Discussion and Future Research
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Listing of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. Technical Expert Panel (TEP) and Reviewers
- References
156 Antiretroviral (ARV) Drug Resistance in the Developing World
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Figure
- Appendix A. Technical Expert Panel Members and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. Antiretroviral Drug Resistance - Search Methodology
- Appendix C. Data Collection Forms
- Appendix D. Evidence Table, Resistance to Antiretroviral Drugs in Developing Regions
- Appendix E: Rejected Titles
- References
155 Meditation Practices for Health: State of the Research
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction and Background
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. Development of Consensus on a Set of Criteria for an Operational Definition of Meditation
- Appendix C. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix D. Review Forms
- Appendix E. Excluded Studies and Nonobtained Studies
- Appendix F. References of Multiple Publications (Topics II to V)
- Appendix G. Summary Tables for Topic II
- Appendix H. Characteristics of Clinical Trials of Meditation Practices for the Three Most Studied Conditions
- Appendix I. Characteristics of Studies Included in Topic V
- Appendix J. Characteristics of Studies on the Physiological and Neuropsychological Effects of Meditation Practices
- References and Included Studies
- List of Studies Potentially Relevant to the Review
154 Management of Uterine Fibroids: An Update of the Evidence
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. List of Peer Reviewers
- References
153 Breastfeeding and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes in Developed Countries
- Addendum to Breastfeeding and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes in Developed Countries (1) (5-15-2009)
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A. MEDLINE^® Search Strategy
- Appendix B. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
- Bibliography
152 Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators in Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- APPENDIX A: Exact String Searches
- APPENDIX B: Sample Data Extraction Form
- APPENDIX C: Primary Publications and Associated Publications of Included Studies
- APPENDIX D: List of Excluded Studies
- APPENDIX E: Technical Expert Panel and Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
151 Nurse Staffing and Quality of Patient Care
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C: Technical Expert Panel Members and Affiliation
- Appendix D: Sample Abstraction Forms
- Appendix E: Quality of the Studies
- Appendix F. Analytic Framework
- Appendix G: Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
150 Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer: Diagnostic Strategies and Their Implications
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Overview Tables
- Extra Tables
- Appendix A. Search Strategy
- Appendix B. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Peer Reviewers
- Appendix F. Summary Tables on Clinical Validity
- Appendix G: One-Way Sensitivity Analyses for the Decision Trees
- References and Included Studies
- Bibliography
149 Effectiveness of Continuing Medical Education
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B: Hand Searched Journals
- Appendix C: Detailed Electronic Database Search Strategies
- Appendix D: List of Excluded Articles
- Appendix E: Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix F: Evidence Tables
- References
148 The Uses of Heparin To Treat Burn Injury
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion and Future Research
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A -Technical Expert Panel
- Appendix B-Search Strings
- Appendix C - List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix D - Forms
- Appendix E - Quality Assessment - Effective Public Health Practice Project Quality Assessment Tool 2003
- References
147 The Effectiveness of Different Methods of Toilet Training for Bowel and Bladder Control
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B: Sample Forms
- Appendix C: Multiple Publications of Toilet Training Cohorts
- Appendix D: Evidence Tables
- Appendix E: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix F: Technical Expert Panel and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix G: Abbreviations
- Appendix H: Toilet Training Methods
- References and Included Studies
146 Testing for Cytochrome P450 Polymorphisms in Adults With Non-Psychotic Depression Treated With Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Chapter 6. Conclusions
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search String
- Appendix B. List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Evidence Tables
- Appendix E. Quality Assessment Tools
- Appendix F. Peer Reviewers
- References Cited in the Evidence Report
- Listing of Included Studies (alphabetical)
145 Genomic Tests for Ovarian Cancer Detection and Management
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Chapter 6. Conclusions
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Exact Search String
- Appendix B: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C: Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D: Evidence Tables
- Appendix E: Peer Reviewers
- References
- List of Included Studies (alphabetical)
144 Comparison of Endovascular and Open Surgical Repairs for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Technical Expert Panel Members and Areas of Expertise
- Appendix B: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix C: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix D: Data Extraction Forms
- Appendix E: Evidence Tables and Figures
- References and Included Studies
- References for Evidence Tables
143 Management of Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Discussion and Future Research
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. Listing of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E.Technical Expert Panel (TEP) and Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
142 Testing for BNP and NT-proBNP in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Heart Failure
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4: Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Glossary
- Appendix A: Search Strings
- Appendix B: Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Excluded Studies
- Appendix E: Technical Expert Panel
- References
141 Pediatric Anthrax: Implications for Bioterrorism Preparedness
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Data Abstracted
- Appendix B: Adult Anthrax Case Reports Not Included in This Analysis
- Appendix C: Peer Reviewers
- References
140 Tobacco Use: Prevention, Cessation, and Control
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Search Strategy
- Appendix B Sample Review Forms/Quality Rating Forms
- Appendix C Evidence Tables
- Appendix D List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
139 Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements and Prevention of Chronic Disease
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendixes B: Hand Searched Journals
- Appendix C: Detailed Electronic Database Search Strategies
- Appendix D: Excluded Articles
- Appendix E: Example Review Forms
- Appendix F: Evidence Tables
- Appendix G: List of Acronyms
- References and Included Studies
138 Cancer Care Quality Measures: Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Future Research
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Quality of Life
- Appendix B: Exact Search String
- Appendix C: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix D: Sample Data Abstraction Forms*
- Appendix E: Evidence Tables
- Appendix F: Criteria Used To Assign Ratings to Quality Measures
- References Cited in the Evidence Report
- Listing of Included Studies (alphabetical)
- References for Appendix A
- References Cited in the Evidence Tables
137 Cancer Care Quality Measures: Symptoms and End-of-Life Care
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Technical Expert Panel Members and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. TEP Worksheet
- Appendix C. Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix D. RAND SCEPC Cancer Quality Measures Project - Measure Developer Contact Form
- Appendix E. Cancer Measure Review Article Screener
- Appendix F1. Quality Measures and Indicators for Supportive Cancer Care: Pain
- Appendix F2. Quality Measures and Indicators for Supportive Cancer Care: Dyspnea
- Appendix F3. Quality Measures and Indicators for Supportive Cancer Care: Depression
- Appendix F4. Quality Measures and Indicators for Supportive Cancer Care: Advanced Care Planning
- Appendix F5. Quality Measures for Cancer Palliation: Measures That Cross All Domains
- Appendix G. Peer Reviewer Comments
- Appendix H. Excluded Studies
- References Cited in the Evidence Report
- Reference List for Appendix F1
- Reference List for Appendix F2
- Reference List for Appendix F3
- Reference List for Appendix F4
- Reference List for Appendix F5
136 Value of the Periodic Health Evaluation
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methods
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4: Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Appendix A: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B: Hand Searched Journals
- Appendix C: Exact Search Strategies
- Appendix D: Example Review Forms
- Appendix E: Listing of Included and Excluded Articles
- Appendix F: Study Nomenclature
- Appendix G: Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
135 Management of Eating Disorders
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results: Anorexia Nervosa
- Chapter 4. Results: Bulimia Nervosa
- Chapter 5. Results: Binge Eating Disorder
- Chapter 6. Outcomes of Eating Disorders
- Chapter 7. Discussion
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Sample Data Collection Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Articles
- Appendix E. Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
- References for Evidence Tables
134 B Vitamins and Berries and Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Literature Search Strings
- Appendix B. Sample Data Extraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix E. Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
- Bibliography
- Appendix D. List of Excluded Studies
133 Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B Sample Review Forms/Quality Rating Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Table
- Appendix D: Listing of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E. Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
- References for Evidence Tables
132 Costs and Benefits of Health Information Technology
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Table
- Figure
- Appendix A: Technical Expert Panel
- Appendix B: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH SEARCH STRATEGIES
- Appendix C: Health Information Technology Round Two Screener
- Appendix D: List of TEP Members Who Provided Comments
- Appendix E: Peer Reviewers Comments
- References
- Appendix F. Articles Included in HIT Interactive Database
- Appendix G: List of Excluded Articles
131 Telemedicine for the Medicare Population: Update
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Listing of Excluded Studies
- Appendix E: Peer Reviewers
- References
- Listing of Included Studies in Evidence Tables
130 Management of Adnexal Mass
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Chapter 6. Conclusions
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B: List of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C: Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D: Evidence Tables
- Appendix E: Peer Reviewers
- References Cited in the Evidence Report
- Listing of Included Studies (alphabetical)
- References Cited in the Evidence Tables
129 Diagnosis and Management of Work-Related Asthma
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Abbreviations
- Flow Diagram
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B: Sample Data Forms
- Appendix C: Levels of Evidence
- Appendix D: Multiple Publications
- Appendix E: Evidence Tables
- Appendix F: Technical Expert Panel, List of Peer Reviewers, and Translators
- Appendix G: Quality Analysis of the Diagnostic Occupational Asthma Studies
- Appendix H: Sensitivity and Specificity of Comparison Tests that Used SIC as a Reference Standard
- References and Included Studies
- Excluded Studies
- References for Appendix D
- References for Appendix E
128 Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Forms
- Appendix C. Lifestyle Studies
- Appendix D. Peer Reviewers
- Appendix E. Excluded Studies
- Appendix F. Bibliography
- Appendix G. Calculations
- References
127 Acute Stroke: Evaluation and Treatment
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Correspondence to Targeted Trial Investigators
- Appendix C. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix E. Evidence Tables
- Appendix F. Additional Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
- List of Excluded Studies
- Level 2 Exclusions
126 Effects of Soy on Health Outcomes
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Data Abstraction Form
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
- Bibliography
- List of Excluded Studies
125 Manifestations and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Flow Diagrams
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B: Data Extraction and Quality Assessment Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Technical Expert Panel
- References and Included Studies
- Evidence Table C-1: References
- Evidence Table C-2: References
- Appendix E: Excluded Studies
124 Update on Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Discussion
- Appendix A: Search Strategies
- Appendix B: Data Extraction Form
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- APPENDIX D. Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
- Bibliography
- List of Excluded Studies
123 Post-Myocardial Infarction Depression
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methods
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Appendix A: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. Priority Journals for Hand Searching
- Appendix C. Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix D. Abstract Review Form for Primary Literature
- Appendix E. Abstraction Forms
- Appendix F. Grading the Strength of Evidence
- Appendix G. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
- References for Summary Tables
- Appendix H. List of Excluded Studies
122 Knowledge and Access to Information on Recruitment of Underrepresented Populations to Cancer Clinical Trials
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. EPC Recruitment: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. EPC Recruitment: Journals Hand Searched
- Appendix C. EPC Recruitment: Search Strategies
- Appendix D. EPC Recruitment to Clinical Trials Abstract Review Form
- Appendix E. EPC Recruitment: Article General Abstraction Form
- Appendix F. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Articles
- Excluded Articles
121 Use of Spirometry for Case Finding, Diagnosis, and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A Technical Expert Panel Members
- Appendix B Exact Search Strings
- Appendix C: Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D Evidence Tables and Figures
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
120 Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List Of Excluded Studies
- Appendix A. Technical Expert Panel Members
- Appendix B. Expert Reviewers
- Appendix C. Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix D. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
- Appendix E. Literature Search Tree
- Appendix F. Evidence Tables
- References
119 Perinatal Depression: Prevalence, Screening Accuracy, and Screening Outcomes
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Prevalence and Incidence of Perinatal Depression
- Chapter 4. Screening Accuracy
- Chapter 5. Impact of Depression Screening and Interventions on Patient Outcomes
- Chapter 6. Conclusions and Recommendations
- Glossary
- Appendix A
- Appendix B. Quality Rating Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix E. Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
- Appendix D. Excluded Articles
118 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Child and Maternal Health
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Matrix
- Summary Table
- Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Letter to Industry Representatives
- Appendix C. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix E. Evidence Tables
- Appendix G. Interventional Formula's Content
- Appendix I. Additional Acknowledgements
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Included Studies for Evidence Tables
- Appendix F. List of excluded studies (no RCTs)
- Appendix H. Listing of Excluded Studies at Level 2 and 3 Screening
117 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Eye Health
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Matrix
- Summary Table
- Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Letter to Industry Representatives
- Appendix C. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix E. Evidence Tables
- Appendix F. Additional Acknowledgements
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies at Level 2 Screening
- Listing of Included Studies for Evidence Tables
116 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Mental Health
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Table of Studies Investigating Each Question: organized by the order of presentation in the text
- Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Letter to Industry Representatives
- Appendix C. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix E. Evidence Tables
- Appendix F. Additional Acknowledgements
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies at Level 2 Screening
- Listing of Excluded Studies at Level 3 Screening
- Listing of Reports of Included Studies
115 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Organ Transplantation
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Literature Search Strings
- Appendix B. Transplant Form
- Appendix C Evidence Tables
- Appendix D
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
114 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cognitive Function with Aging, Dementia, and Neurological Diseases
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Acronyms
- Appendix A. Methologic Approach
- Appendix B. Coding/Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
113 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cancer
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Acronyms
- Appendix A. Methodologic Approach
- Appendix B. Coding/Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
112 The Use of Episiotomy in Obstetrical Care: A Systematic Review
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Listing of Excluded Studies
- Appendix A
- Appendix B: Sample Abstraction Forms/Quality Rating Forms
- Appendix C Evidence Tables
- Appendix D Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of excluded studies
- Evidence Table References
111 Wound-Healing Technologies: Low-Level Laser and Vacuum-Assisted Closure
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B. Technical Expert Panel (TEP) and Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
110 End-of-Life Care and Outcomes
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Research Recommendations
- Appendix A. The Scope of the “End of Life”
- Appendix B. Search Strategies
- Appendix C. Health Canada Reports
- Appendix D
- Appendix E. Intervention Studies Evidence Tables
- Appendix F. TEP and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix G. Cambridge Ballot
- Appendix H
- Appendix K. REVIEWER COMMENTS
- Appendix L. Observational Studies Evidence Tables
- Reference List
- Reference List for Appendix E Evidence Tables
- Appendix I. Bibliography of Excluded Abstracts
- Appendix J. Bibliography of Excluded Articles
- References for Appendix L Evidence Tables
- Appendix M. Included Studies
109 Sexuality and Reproductive Health Following Spinal Cord Injury
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Letter to Industry Representative
- Appendix C. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix D. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix E. Evidence Tables
- Appendix F. Additional Acknowledgments
- References & Included Studies
- List of Excluded Studies
108 Melatonin for Treatment of Sleep Disorders
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Flow Diagrams
- Definitions of Terminology
- Appendix A: Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B: Quality Assessment and Data Extraction Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Technical Expert Panel
- References and Included Studies
- List of Excluded Studies
- References for Evidence Tables
107 Preventing Violence and Related Health-Risking Social Behaviors in Adolescents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: DIALOG Strategies
- Appendix B: Screening and Study Quality Review Forms and and
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Technical Expert Group and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix E: Coding system for risk factors
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
- Bibliography
106 Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction and Background
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Extract Search Strings
- Appendix B: Sample Data Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- References
- Included Studies
- Excluded Studies
- Reference List for Table C-1
- Reference List for Table C-2
105 Measuring the Quality of Breast Cancer Care in Women
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Figure
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Letter to Society Representative
- Appendix C. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix E. Evidence Tables
- Appendix G. Listing of Quality Indicators
- Appendix H. Listing of Reference Standards
- Appendix I. Additional Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
- Appendix F. Listing of Studies Included in Evidence Tables
104 Celiac Disease
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Future Research
- Conclusion
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Appendix A
- Appendix B. Search Strategies
- Appendix C. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Quality Assessment Forms
- Appendix E. Summary ROC Curves
- Appendix F. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix G. Raw Pooled Data
- Appendix H. Biopsy Results
- Appendix I. Evidence Tables
- Appendix J. Quality Assessment
- Appendix K. Additional Acknowledgements
- References and Included Studies
- Appendix H References
- Listing of Included Studies for Appendix I
- Appendix L. Listing of Excluded Studies
103 Pharmacological and Surgical Treatment of Obesity
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: PRELIMINARY SEARCH METHODOLOGIES - OBESITY
- Appendix B: Sample Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Technical Expert Panel (TEP) Members and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix E: TEP and Peer Review Comments
- Reference List
- Appendix F: Included Studies
- Appendix G: Excluded Studies
102 Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions to Modify Physical Activity Behaviors in General Populations and Cancer Patients and Survivors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A Technical Expert Panel Members
- Appendix B Exact Search Strings
- Appendix C Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D Characteristics of Physical Activity Interventions in the Studies of the General Population
- Appendix E Evidence Tables
- Appendix F Cancer Outcomes Tables
- References and Included Studies,(appearing in text and evidence tables)
- Listing of Excluded Studies—General Population (reason for exclusion is provided in italics following each reference)
- Listing of Excluded Studies—Cancer Population (reason for exclusion is provided in italics following each reference)
101 Economic Incentives for Preventive Care
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Technical Expert Panel Members and Reviewers
- Appendix B. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix C. Screening Form
- Appendix D. Abstraction Forms
- Appendix E. Algorithm
- Appendix F. Evidence Tables Continued
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies (reason for exclusion is provided in italics following each reference)
100 Criteria to Determine Disability Related to Multiple Sclerosis
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Excerpts from: Social Security Administration Office of Disability. Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, 2003. SSA Pub. No. 64-039. Social Security Administration: Baltimore, MD
- Appendix B. Search Strategies
- Appendix C. Instructions for Title and Abstract Screening
- Appendix D. Decision Rules for Full-text Screening
- Appendix E. Evidence Table/Data Abstraction Templates
- Appendix F. Evidence Tables
- Acronyms/Abbreviations Used in the Evidence Tables
- References Cited in the Evidence Report
- Listing of Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
- References Cited in the Evidence Tables
99 Community-based Participatory Research: Assessing the Evidence
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B Sample Abstraction Forms/Quality Rating Forms
- Appendix C Evidence Tables
- Appendix D Expert Meeting Attendees/Technical Expert Advisory Group Members /Peer Review
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
- Evidence Table References
98 Islet Transplantation in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- APPENDIX A: EXACT SEARCH STRINGS
- APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL (TEP) AND REVIEWERS
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
97 Pharmacological Treatment of Dementia
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Summary Evidence Tables
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A Search strategies
- Appendix B Forms
- Appendix C Evidence tables
- Appendix D Peer review
- Appendix E. Outcome Measures
- References
- Bibliography
- Appendix F. List of excluded studies
96 Regionalization of Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Expert Advisors and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B: Data Abstraction Form
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
95 Training of Hospital Staff to Respond to a Mass Casualty Incident
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A: Expert Reviewers
- Appendix B: Priority Journals
- Appendix C: Methodological Approach to Searching Literature Sources
- Appendix D: Coding Forms_Quality Review Form
- Appendix E: Evidence Tables
- Appendix F: Literature Search Summary
- Appendix H: Excluded Articles
- Summary References
- References
- Appendix G: Bibliography
94 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiovascular Disease
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Excluded Studies
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- APPENDIX D. Peer Reviewers
- Appendix E
- Appendix F
- References and Bibliography
93 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Intermediate Markers of Cardiovascular Disease
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
92 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Arrhythmogenic Mechanisms in Animal and Isolated Organ/Cell Culture Studies
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Parameters
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- APPENDIX D. Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
- Bibliography
- Listing of Excluded Studies Animal and isolated organ and cell culture rejected articles
91 Health Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Asthma
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Summary Matrix
- Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Letter to Industry Representatives
- Appendix C. Data Assessment and Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Modified QUOROM Flow Chart
- Appendix E. Evidence Tables
- Appendix F. Additional Acknowledgements
- References and Included Studies
- Excluded Studies
90 Strategies for Improving Minority Healthcare Quality
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4: Discussion
- Summary Tables
- Appendix A: Search Strings and Priority Journals
- Appendix B: Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C: Evidence Tables
- Appendix D: Peer Reviewers
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Articles
- Included Studies, Appendix C
89 Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Lipids and Glycemic Control in Type II Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome and on Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Renal Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Osteoporosis
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Acronyms
- Appendix A. Methodologic Approach
- Appendix B. Coding/Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
88. Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Adjuncts to Scaling and Root Planing Therapy for Periodontitis
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Recommendations for Future Research
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Evidence Tables
- Chapter 6. References
- Chapter 7. Full Bibliography
87 Literacy and Health Outcomes
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendix A. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix B Quality Rating Form
- Appendix C. Evidence Tables
- Appendix D. Acknowledgments
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
- Appendix C References
86 Total Knee Replacement
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods and Analytic Framework
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- List of Acronyms/Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Measurement Scales
- Appendix B. Technical Expert Panel Members and Reviewers
- Appendix C. Exact Search Strings
- Appendix D. Abstracting Form
- Appendix E. Functional Outcome Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Revision: A Meta-analysis
- Appendix F. Evidence Tables
- References and Included Studies
- Listing of Excluded Studies
85 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and Stroke
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Indications for HBOT
- Appendix B. Research Team, Technical Expert Advisory Group, and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix C. Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix D. Quality Assessment Criteria
- Appendix E. Excluded Studies
- Appendix F. Studies with Intermediate Outcomes
- Appendix G. Unretrieved Studies
- Appendix H. Outcome measures used in HBOT studies
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Glossary of Terms
- Supplement. A Qualitative Assessment of Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke Patient, Caregiver and Clinician Values of Outcomes
- Supplement Appendix. Interview Guides
- References
- Bibliography
- Appendix H References
- Supplement References
84 Use of Glycated Hemoglobin and Microalbuminuria in the Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Limitations
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix A. Acknowledgments
- Appendix B. Study Questions: Refinement by Experts
- Appendix C. Glycohemoglobin (GHb) Testing
- Appendix D. EDTRS Criteria
- Appendix E. Glycohemoglobin Abstract Review Form
- Appendix F. Glycohemoglobin and Diabetic Complications: Data Abstraction Tool
- Appendix G. Microalbuminuria Abstract Review Form
- Appendix H. Microalbuminuria and Diabetic Complications: Data Abstraction Tool
- Appendix I. Research Team
- References
- Glycohemoglobin Bibliography (N=330)
- Urine Albumin Bibliography (N=150)
83 Effect of Supplemental Antioxidants Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Limitations
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A Acknowledgments
- Appendix B Search Methodology
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- Appendix E
- References
- Bibliography
82 Pharmacologic Management of Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction: Effect in Female, Black, and Diabetic Patients, and Cost-Effectiveness
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Overview
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Limitations
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- References
- Bibliography
81 Diagnosis and Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease in Women: Systematic Reviews of Evidence on Selected Topics
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2. Systematic Review of the Accuracy of Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and Echocardiography for Diagnosis of Coronary Heart Disease in Women
- Chapter 3. Systematic Review of Lipid Lowering Treatment to Reduce Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Women
- Chapter 4. Systematic Review of Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Coronary Heart Disease in Women
- Chapter 5. Systematic Review of Troponin as a Prognostic Factor for CHD in Women
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B Quality Assessment Forms
- Appendix C Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Bibliography
80 Results of Systematic Review of Research on Diagnosis and Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease in Women
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- SUMMARY
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4: Conclusions
- Chapter 5: Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A: Technical Expert Advisory Group and Expert Consultants
- Appendix B: Literature Search Terms
- Appendix C: Full Text Article Abstraction Form
- Appendix D: Articles Eligible for Full-Text Review by Key Question
- Appendix E: Cost-effectiveness Analyses and Decision Analyses Articles (N = 21)
- Appendix F: Clinical Practice Guidelines (N = 43)
- Appendix G: Evidence Reports (N = 9)
- Appendix H: Abbreviations and Acronyms
- References
- Bibliography
79 Diffusion and Dissemination of Evidence-based Cancer Control Interventions
- Preface
- Acknowledgment
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Review of Reviews on the Effectiveness of Cancer Control Interventions
- Chapter 4. Primary Studies that Evaluate Strategies used to disseminate cancer control interventions
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Future Directions for Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A: The Collaborative team
- Appendix B: Original key questions
- Appendix C: Search Strategies
- Appendix D: Guidelines for citation retrieval
- Appendix E - Forms
- Appendix F: Peer Reviewers
- Appendix G
- Appendix H: Acronyms and Abbreviations
- References
- Bibliography
78 Best-Case Series for the Use of Immuno-Augmentation Therapy and Naltrexone for the Treatment of Cancer
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A: CANCER - Best-Case Series Abstraction Form
- Appendix B: Case Report Form
- Appendix C IAT Patient Questionnaire IAT Next-of-Kin Questionnaire Naltrexone Patient Questionnaire Naltrexone Next-of-Kin Questionnaire
- Appendix D Letters to Patients Including (3) Consent Forms
- Appendix E: Additional Cases Reviewed
- References
77 Management of Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy, Volumes 1 and 2
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Internal Validity
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
76 Ephedra and Ephedrine for Weight Loss and Athletic Performance Enhancement: Clinical Efficacy and Side Effects
- Preface
- Acknowledgment
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Limitations
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Acronyms
- Appendix 3. Reviewer Comments
- References
- Appendix 1. Bibliography
75 Effect of the Supplemental Use of Antioxidants Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Coenzyme Q10 for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Acknowledgments
- Appendix B. Search Methodologies
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- References
- Bibliography
74 The Effect of Health Care Working Conditions on Patient Safety
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Bibliography
- Appendix A: Research Team, Expert Panel, Technical Advisory Panel, and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B: Search Strategies by Working Condition and for the Campbell Collaboration Database
- Appendix C: Search Results
- Appendix D: Data Abstraciton Guidelines
- References
73 Criteria for Determining Disability in Infants and Children: Short Stature
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A
- Appendix B. Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix C. Acknowledgments
- References and Bibliography
72 Criteria for Determining Disability in Infants and Children: Failure to Thrive
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix B. Data Abstraction Form
- Appendix C. Acknowledgments
- Appendix D: Acronyms/Abbreviations
- References and Bibliography
71 Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Volume 1 and Volume 2
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A. Project Personnel, Technical Panel, and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. Procedures for Suspect or Missing Data
- Appendix C. Identifying Developed Countries
- Appendix D. Search Strategies: All Topics
- Appendix E. Studies Excluded at the Data Abstraction Phase by Topic and Reason
- Appendix F. Criteria for Grading in the Internal Validity of Individual Studies
- Appendix G. Uterine Rupture Terminology Conference: September 5, 2002
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
70 Criteria for Determining Disability in Infants and Children: Low Birth Weight
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A: MEDLINE, ERIC, PsycInfo and Healthstar Search Strategies
- Appendix B: Data Abstraction Form
- Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix D. Acknowledgments
- Evidence Tables
- References and Bibliography
69 Management of Bronchiolitis in Infants and Children
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Methodology
- 3. Results
- 4. Conclusions
- 5. Future Research
- Glossary for Evidence Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Clinical Scales
- Appendix B. Abstract Review Form
- Appendix C. Final Abstraction Forms
- Appendix D. Quality Rating Form
- References
68 Diagnosis and Treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4: Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Core Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B. Priority Journals for Hand Searching
- Appendix C. Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix D. Abstract Review Form for Primary Literature
- Appendix E. Abstract Review Form for Systematic Reviews
- Appendix F. Quality Review Form for Key Questions 3 and 4
- Appendix G. Quality Review Form for Key Questions 5 and 7
- Appendix H. Quality Review Form for Key Questions 3b - costs
- Appendix I. Quality Review Form for Systematic Reviews
- Appendix J: Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix K. Acknowledgments
- References
- Bibliography
67 Management of Allergic Rhinitis in the Working-Age Population
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix: Acronyms and Abbreviations
- References
- Bibliography
66 Systematic Review of the Current Literature Related to Disability and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 66
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Work Plan and Causal Pathway
- Appendix B. Expert Meeting Information
- Appendix C. Screening and Data Extraction Forms
- Appendix D. Quality Scoring Tools
- Appendix E. Scale Names and Citations
- Appendix F. Technical Expert Panel Members and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix G. Reviewer Questionnaire
- Appendix H. Accepted Studies Log
- Appendix I. Rejected Studies Log
- References
- Bibliography
65 Management of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Meta-Analyses
- Appendix A. Search Strategy
- Appendix B: Data Abstraction Forms
- Appendix C. Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix D. Contributors
- References and Bibliography
64 S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine for Treatment of Depression, Osteoarthritis, and Liver Disease
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A Search Methods
- Appendix B
- Appendix C Article Screening Form
- Appendix D
- Appendix E The Jadad Score
- Appendix F Side Effects
- Appendix G Support Table
- Appendix H Abbreviations for Outcomes in the Evidence Tables
- Appendix I Authors' Response to Reviewer Comments
- Appendix J Acknowledgments
- References
- Bibliography
63 Utility of Blood Pressure Monitoring Outside of the Clinic Setting: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 63
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4: Conclusions
- Chapter 5: Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A Peer Reviewers
- Appendix B Journals Searched
- Appendix C Search Strategies
- Appendix D Abstract Review Form
- Appendix E Quality Assesment Form
- Appendix F Reproducibility of White-Coat Hypertension
- Acronyms
- References
- Bibliography
62 Diagnosis and Treatment of Worker-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Extremity
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A. Search Strategies
- Appendix B: Data Abstraction Forms
- References
61 Management of Cancer Symptoms: Pain, Depression, and Fatigue: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 61
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results Findings for Specific Topics
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- Tables
- References and Bibliography
60 Management of Chronic Hepatitis C
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Methodology
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4: Conclusions
- Chapter 5: Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Reviewers
- Appendix B. Priority Journals for Handsearching
- Appendix C. Literature Search Strategy
- Appendix D. Literature Abstract Review Form
- Appendix E. Study Quality Review Form - Johns Hopkins Evidence-based Practice Center Hepatitis C Project
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Reference List
- Bibliography
59 Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response: Use of Information Technologies and Decision Support Systems: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 59
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
58 The Autopsy as an Outcome and Performance Measure
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A: Additional Tables and Figures
- Appendix B: Statistical Analysis
- Appendix C: Index of Study Topics
- Appendix D: Article Abstraction Form for Autopsy Studies
- Appendix E: Interviews and Other Input From Advisory Panel
- Appendix G: Acknowledgments
- References
- Appendix F: Bibliography
57 Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review of the Literature
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Answers to Revised Key Questions
- Chapter 5. Strengths and Limitations of the Evidence Base
- Chapter 6. Recommendations for Future Research
- Chapter 7. Harnessing the Available Evidence
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Major Parkinson's Disease Rating Scales
- Appendix B. Work Plan
- Appendix C. Topic Assessment and Refinement
- Appendix D. Causal Pathways: Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
- Appendix E. Screening Sheets and Data Extraction Forms
- Appendix F. Statistical Reference
- Appendix G. Technical Experts and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix J. Studies of Interest Excluded from Database
- Appendix K. Acronyms in This Report
- References
- Bibliography
- Appendix A References
- Appendix F References
- Appendix H. Accepted Studies Log
- Appendix I. Rejected Studies Log
- Appendix J References
56 Management of Clinically Inapparent Adrenal Mass
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A: Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix B: Acknowledgments
- Appendix C
- Appendix D: Acronyms and Abbreviations
- References
55 Diagnosis, Natural History, and Late Effects of Otitis Media With Effusion Volume 2. Bibliography and Appendixes
- Appendix A. The 20 Suggested Questions on Diagnosis and Treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)
- Appendix B. Scope for Key Questions and Voting Options for Technical Experts
- Appendix C. Technical Expert Panel Comments on Scope
- Appendix D. Final Version of Scope
- Appendix E. Questionnaire for Polling Experts' Opinion on Influence of Non-Condition Factors on Outcomes
- Appendix F. Experts' Opinion on Influence of Non-Condition Factors on Outcomes
- Appendix G. Literature Search Strategy
- Appendix H. OME Screening Form Instructions
- Appendix I. Peer Review Comments and Responses [Editorial comments were excluded]
- Bibliography
55 Diagnosis, Natural History, and Late Effects of Otitis Media With Effusion Volume 1: Evidence Report and Evidence Tables
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- References
54 Management of Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 54
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
53 Management of Prolonged Pregnancy: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 53
- Suggested citation
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in the Report and Evidence Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Appendixes
- References
- Bibliography
52 Criteria for Determining Disability in Speech-Language Disorders: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 52
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research Directions
- Glossary for Evidence Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A: Acknowledgments
- Appendix B: Technical Expert Advisory Group (TEAG)
- Appendix C: Peer Review
- Appendix D: Methodology
- References
51 Training of Clinicians for Public Health Events Relevant to Bioterrorism Preparedness: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 51
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
50 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 50
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions
- Chapter 4. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. All Retrieved, Excluded Publications
- Appendix B. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Members and Affiliations
- Appendix C. Abbreviations
- References
- Bibliography
49 Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Echocardiography and Carotid Imaging in the Management of Stroke: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 49
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results -- Echocardiography
- Chapter 4. Results - Carotid Imaging
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Recommendations for Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
48 Cardiovascular Effects of Epinephrine on Hypertensive Dental Patients: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 48
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Table
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
47 Systems to Rate the Strength Of Scientific Evidence: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 47
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Appendices
- References
46 Impact of Cancer-Related Decision Aids: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 46
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Development of Cancer-Related Decision Aids
- Chapter 5. The Effectiveness of Decision Aids
- Chapter 6. A Review of the Questions Posed and Conclusions
- Chapter 7. Directions for Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
45 Management of Chronic Central Neuropathic Pain Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 45
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Pain as a Problem Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. General Results
- Chapter 4. Diagnosis, Assessment and Natural History of Pain After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
- Chapter 5. Pharmacological Interventions
- Chapter 6. Spinal Cord and Deep Brain Stimulation Techniques
- Chapter 7. Dorsal Root Entry Zone Lesions and Other Surgical Interventions
- Chapter 8. Conclusions and Implications for Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
44 Management of Chronic Asthma: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 44
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions Part 1: Long-Term Management of Asthma in Children
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions Part 2. Effects of Delayed ICS on Progression and Reversibility
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions Part 3. Addition of Other Long-Term Controller Medications to ICS
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions Part 4. Effect of Antibiotics on Acute Asthma Exacerbations
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions Part 5. Asthma Management Plans
- Chapter 4. Future Research Priorities
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
43 Making Health Care Safer: A Critical Analysis of Patient Safety Practices: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 43
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. An Introduction to the Compendium
- Chapter 2. Drawing on Safety Practices from Outside Health Care
- Chapter 3. Evidence-Based Review Methodology
- Chapter 4. Incident Reporting
- Chapter 5. Root Cause Analysis
- Chapter 6. Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) with Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSSs)
- Chapter 7. The Clinical Pharmacist's Role in Preventing Adverse Drug Events
- Chapter 8. Computer Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Detection and Alerts
- Chapter 9. Protocols for High-Risk Drugs: Reducing Adverse Drug Events Related to Anticoagulants
- Chapter 10. Unit-Dose Drug Distribution Systems
- Chapter 11. Automated Medication Dispensing Devices
- Chapter 12. Practices to Improve Handwashing Compliance
- Chapter 13. Impact of Barrier Precautions in Reducing the Transmission of Serious Nosocomial Infections
- Chapter 14. Impact of Changes in Antibiotic Use Practices on Nosocomial Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance - Clostridium Difficile and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
- Chapter 15. Prevention of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections
- Chapter 16. Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Associated Infection
- Chapter 17. Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Chapter 18. Localizing Care to High-Volume Centers
- Chapter 19. Learning Curves for New Procedures - the Case of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Chapter 20. Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
- Chapter 21. Ultrasound Guidance of Central Vein Catheterization
- Chapter 22. The Retained Surgical Sponge
- Chapter 23. Pre-Anesthesia Checklists To Improve Patient Safety
- Chapter 24. The Impact Of Intraoperative Monitoring On Patient Safety
- Chapter 25. Beta-blockers and Reduction of Perioperative Cardiac Events
- Chapter 26. Prevention of Falls in Hospitalized and Institutionalized Older People
- Chapter 27. Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Older Patients
- Chapter 28. Prevention of Delirium in Older Hospitalized Patients
- Chapter 29. Multidisciplinary Geriatric Consultation Services
- Chapter 30. Geriatric Evaluation and Management Units for Hospitalized Patients
- Chapter 31. Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism
- Chapter 32. Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
- Chapter 33. Nutritional Support
- Chapter 34. Prevention of Clinically Significant Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Intensive Care Unit Patients
- Chapter 35. Reducing Errors in the Interpretation of Plain Radiographs and Computed Tomography Scans
- Chapter 36. Pneumococcal Vaccination Prior to Hospital Discharge
- Chapter 37. Pain Management
- Chapter 38. "Closed" Intensive Care Units and Other Models of Care for Critically Ill Patients
- Chapter 39. Nurse Staffing, Models of Care Delivery, and Interventions
- Chapter 40. Promoting a Culture of Safety
- Chapter 41. Human Factors and Medical Devices
- Chapter 42. Information Transfer
- Chapter 43. Prevention of Misidentifications
- Chapter 44. Crew Resource Management and its Applications in Medicine
- Chapter 45. Simulator-Based Training and Patient Safety
- Chapter 46. Fatigue, Sleepiness, and Medical Errors
- Chapter 47. Safety During Transport of Critically Ill Patients
- Chapter 48. Procedures For Obtaining Informed Consent
- Chapter 49. Advance Planning For End-of-Life Care
- Chapter 50. Other Practices Related to Patient Participation
- Chapter 51. Practice Guidelines
- Chapter 52. Critical Pathways
- Chapter 53. Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Chapter 54. Educational Techniques Used in Changing Provider Behavior
- Chapter 55. Legislation, Accreditation, and Market-Driven and Other Approaches to Improving Patient Safety
- Chapter 56. Methodology for Summarizing the Evidence for the Practices
- Chapter 57. Practices Rated by Strength of Evidence
- Chapter 58. Practices Rated by Research Priority
- Chapter 59. Listing of All Practices, Categorical Ratings, and Comments
- Appendix: List of Contributors
42 Defining and Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 42
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
41 Ayurvedic Interventions for Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Ayurveda's History, Beliefs and Practices
- Appendix B. Acknowledgments
- Appendix C. Search Methodology for Ayurveda
- Appendix D. Ayurveda Abstract Screening Form
- Appendix E. List of Interviewees
- Appendix F. Questions for the Structured Interview
- Appendix G. Core Journals at the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha Library
- Appendix H. List of Documents Received From India
- Appendix I. Quality Review Form
- Appendix J. Supplemental Quality Review Form
- Appendix K. Statistical Calculations Used for the Studies Selected for Further Analysis
- Appendix L. Studies Not Included in Further Analysis
- References
- Bibliography
40 Mind-Body Interventions for Gastrointestinal Conditions: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 40
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- Acknowledgments
- References
39 Management of Newly Diagnosed Patients with Epilepsy: A Systematic Review of the Literature: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 39
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research in Newly Diagnosed Patients
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- Management of Newly Diagnosed Patients with Epilepsy: A Systematic Review of the LiteratureAdditional Appendixes
- References
38 Treatment of Coexisting Cataract and Glaucoma
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3: Results
- Chapter 4: Conclusions
- Chapter 5: Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Acronyms and Abbreviations Used in the Evidence Tables
- Appendix A - Peer Review Representatives of Stakeholder Organizations
- Appendix B - Question Refinement Mailing
- Appendix C - PubMed Core Strategy
- Appendix D - Priority Journals
- Appendix E - Abstract Review Form
- Appendix F - Article Quality Assessment Form
- Appendix G - Article Content Abstraction Form
- Appendix H - List of Questions Addressed by Literature Review and Associated Evidence Tables
- Appendix I - Initial Evidence Grade Assignments
- Appendix J - Searching Summary
- APPENDIX K - Reasons for exclusion during abstract review process
- Appendix L - Study topics assigned during abstract review
- APPENDIX M - Articles excluded during quality assessment
- Appendix N - Reasons for exclusion during quality assessment
- Appendix O - Study Topics Assigned During Quality Assessment
- Appendix P - Article Summary Information for Study Topics
- Appendix Q - Quality assessment category scores ^a
- References
- Bibliography
37 Management of Dental Patients Who Are HIV-Positive: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 37
- Suggested Citation
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Recommendations for Future Research
- Chapter 7. Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- Chapter 6. References
- Chapter 8. Bibliography
36 Diagnosis and Management of Dental Caries: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 36
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Recommendations for Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
35 Management of Cancer Pain Volume 2: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 35
- Evidence Tables
35 Management of Cancer Pain Volume 1: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 35
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Glossary
- Appendices
- Bibliography
34 Management of Uterine Fibroids Volume 2. Evidence Tables and Bibliography: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 34
- Evidence Tables
- Bibliography
34 Management of Uterine Fibroids Volume 1. Evidence Report: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 34
- Preface
- Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Decision Model
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Future Research
- Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in This Report
- References
33 Diagnosis and Management of Specific Breast Abnormalities: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 33
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Recommendations for Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
32 Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Volume 2: Evidence Report Evidence Tables and Bibliography: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 32
- Evidence Tables
- Bibliography
32 Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Volume 1: Evidence Report: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 32
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix: Electronic Data Abstraction Forms
- Selected Acronyms Used in This Report
- References
31 Prediction of Risk for Patients with Unstable Angina: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 31
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Summary Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
30 Uses of Epoetin for Anemia in Oncology: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 30
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Findings
- Future Research
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions I: Anemia Resulting Primarily From Cancer Therapy
- Chapter 4. Results and Conclusions II: Anemia Due Primarily to Malignant Disease
- Chapter 5. Results and Conclusions III: Outcomes of Anemia Management Strategies in Patients Being Treated for Malignancy with Bone Marrow Ablation and Allogeneic Stem-Cell Support
- Chapter 6. Results and Conclusions IV: Outcomes of Anemia Management Strategies in Patients Being Treated for Malignancy with Bone Marrow Ablation and Autologous Stem-Cell Support
- Chapter 7. Future Research Priorities
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
29 Use of Epoetin for Anemia in Chronic Renal Failure: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 29
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results and Conclusions
- Chapter 4. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
28 Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Diagnosis and Monitoring: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 28
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Supplemental Analyses
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
27 Treatment of Pulmonary Disease Following Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 27
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
26 Evaluation of Technologies for Identifying Acute Cardiac Ischemia in Emergency Departments: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 26
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Supplemental Analyses
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
25 The Efficacy of Interventions to Modify Dietary Behavior Related to Cancer Risk: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 25
- Preface
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A. Acknowledgments
- Appendix B. Data Abstraction Form
- Appendix C. Quality Rating Form
- Appendix D. Description of Evidence Tables
- Appendix E. Glossary of Abbreviations
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
24S Supplement. Telemedicine for the Medicare Population: Pediatric, Obstetric, and Clinician-Indirect Home Interventions in Telemedicine: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 24, Supplement
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
24 Telemedicine for the Medicare Population: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 24
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Recommendations for Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
23 Criteria for Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 23
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
22 Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism After Injury: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 22
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Supplemental Analysis
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- Appendix B. Contributors and Peer Reviewers
- Appendix C. Acronyms and Abbreviations
- References
- Bibliography
21 Milk Thistle: Effects on Liver Disease and Cirrhosis and Clinical Adverse Effects: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 21
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Summary Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
20 Garlic: Effects on Cardiovascular Risks and Disease, Protective Effects Against Cancer, and Clinical Adverse Effects: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 20
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research Directions
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
19 Management of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Abbreviations Used in Evidence Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Final Literature Search Strategies
- Appendix B
- Appendix C. Acronyms and Abbreviations Used in Report
- References
- Bibliography
18 Management of Preterm Labor: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 18
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Meta-Analyses
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Recommendations for Future Research
- Appendices
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
17 Management of Acne Volume 2: Evidence Tables and Bibliography: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 17
- Description of the Evidence Tables
- Index to Evidence Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Selected Clinical Abbreviations Used in the Evidence Tables
- Bibliography
17 Management of Acne Volume 1: Evidence Report and Appendixes: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 17
- Preface
- Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results: Summary of Literature
- Chapter 4. Results: Evidence
- Chapter 5. Conclusions
- Chapter 6. Future Research
- Appendices
- Figures
- References
16 Anesthesia Management During Cataract Surgery Volume 2: Evidence Tables and Bibliography: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 16
- Acronyms and Abbreviations Used in the Evidence Tables
- Evidence Tables
- Bibliography
16 Anesthesia Management During Cataract Surgery Volume 1: Evidence Report: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 16
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Supplemental Analyses
- Appendices
- References
15 Management of Acute Otitis Media: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 15
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
14 Management of Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 14
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Table
- Appendix A: Search strategies
- Appendix B: Contributors
- Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Appendix D: Glossary
- References
- Bibliography
13 Determinants of Disability in Patients With Chronic Renal Failure: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 13
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Phase 1: Review of the Available Evidence in the Published Literature
- Chapter 3. Phase 2: Analysis of USRDS Data
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix A: Questionnaires Included in the DMMS Wave 2 Study
- Appendix B: Summary of Significant Correlations for Validity Analyses
- Appendix C: Scoring of Kidney Disease Quality-of-Life Questionnaire
- Appendix D: Descriptive Statistics
- Appendix E: Sample Analysis of DMMS Wave 2 Data
- List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- References
- Bibliography
12 Management of New Onset Atrial Fibrillation: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 12
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Chapter 6. Decision Analysis
- Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
11 Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 11
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Findings
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Implications for Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- Supplemental Evidence Tables
- Appendices
- References
- Bibliography
10 An Evaluation of Beta-Blockers, Calcium Antagonists, Nitrates, and Alternative Therapies for Stable Angina: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 10
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Future Research
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
9S Supplement. Diagnosis and Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Sinusitis in Children: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 9, Supplement
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Discussion
- Evidence Tables
- References
9 Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 9
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Glossary
- Attachments
- Appendices
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
8 Diagnosis and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) in Acute-Care Stroke Patients: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 8
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Conclusions
- Future Research
- Supplemental Analysis
- Supplemental Evidence Tables
- Appendix A. Epidemiology
- Appendix B. Burden of Illness of Dysphagia and Its Complications in Neurologic Diseases
- Appendix C. Detailed Search Strategies for Data Collection
- Appendix D. Time Distribution of Pneumonia Cases in Acute Stroke Patients
- Appendix E. Methods for Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests
- Appendix F. Extension and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Suggested Clinical Trial
- Appendix G. The Effect of Treatment on Diagnostic Test Results
- Appendix H. Original Calculations in This Report
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
7 Treatment of Depression: Newer Pharmacotherapies: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 7
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Conclusions
- Future Research
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Glossary
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix 1: Search Strategies
- Appendix 2: Abstraction Form and Data Dictionary
- Appendix 3: Evidence Table of Individual Trials
- Appendix 4: Efficacy Analysis Figures
- Appendix 5: Evidence Table of Uncommon but Serious Adverse Effects
- Appendix 6: Analyses of Common Adverse Effects
- Appendix 7: Analyses of Dropout
- References
6 Prevention and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Paralyzed Persons: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 6
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Conclusions
- Future Research
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix I
- Appendix II. Reviewer Comments on Text and Tables for Key Question on Signs, Symptoms, and Laboratory Findings Associated with Risks to Persons with Spinal Cord Injury, and Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Response
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
5 Evaluation of Cervical Cytology: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 5
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Conclusions
- Future Research
- Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Contributors
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
4 Relative Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Methods of Androgen Suppression in the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 4
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results and Conclusions I: Comparison of Monotherapies
- Results and Conclusions II: Combined Androgen Blockade
- Results and Conclusions III: Immediate Versus Deferred Androgen Suppression
- Cost-Effectiveness of Androgen Suppression Therapy in Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Priorities for Future Research
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix I: Evidence Tables for Monotherapies
- Appendix II: Evidence Tables for Combined Androgen Blockade
- Appendix III: Evidence Tables for Immediate Versus Deferred Androgen Suppression
- Appendix IV: Data Abstraction Form
- References
- Bibliography
3 Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Dependence: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 3
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methodology
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Chapter 5. Recommendations for Future Research
- Appendix A. Selection, Composition, and Role of Technical Expert Advisory Group
- Appendix B. Selection, Names, and Tasks of Peer Reviewers
- Appendix C. Abstraction Forms
- Evidence Tables
- References
- Bibliography
2S Supplement. Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 2, Supplement
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Discussion
- Chapter 5. Future Research
- Appendix A: Technical Expert Panels
- Appendix B: Key Questions
- Appendix C: Search Strategies
- Appendix D: Categorization and Code System for Bibliography
- Appendix E: Evidence Table Template
- Appendix F: Key to Rating Categories in Columns of Table 3 (Question 4)
- References
- Bibliography
2 Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 2
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Chapter 1. Introduction and Background
- Chapter 2. Methods
- Chapter 3. Results
- Chapter 4. Conclusions and Summary of Findings
- List of Abbreviations
- Evidence Tables
- Appendix 1. Question Text and Characteristics
- Appendix 2. Search Strings
- Appendix 3. Computations of Cohen's Kappa
- Appendix 4. Initial Abstraction Instrument
- Appendix 5. Project Personnel
- References
- Bibliography
1 Systematic Review of the Literature Regarding the Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea: Evidence Report/Technology Assessment Number 1
- Preface
- Structured Abstract
- Summary
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Findings of Diagnostic Test Studies
- Prevalence and Comorbidity Studies
- Limitations and Strengths of the Evidence Base
- Conclusions
- Future Research
- Appendix A Evidence Scoring Form
- Appendix B Data Extraction Form for Diagnostic Studies
- Appendix C Data Extraction Form for Prevalence and Outcome Studies
- Appendix D Peer Reviewer Questionnaire
- Appendix H AHCPR Data Matrix
- Appendix I AHCPR Data Matrix of Prevalence or Outcomes of Sleep Apnea Studies
- Appendix J Legend for Data Matrices
- References
- Appendix F Bibliography of Rejected Studies
- Appendix E Bibliography of Accepted Studies
- Appendix G Bibliography of Pending Studies

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