Category: EPC Project

Interventions for the Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults After Exposure to Psychological Trauma

Gartlehner G, Forneris CA, Brownley KA, Gaynes BN, Sonis J, Coker-Schwimmer E, Jonas DE, Greenblatt A, Wilkins TM, Woodell CL, Lohr KN. Interventions for the Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults After Exposure to Psychological Trauma. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 109. (Prepared by the RTI-UNC EPC under Contract No. 290-2007-10056-I.) AHRQ Publication No…. Read more »

Otitis Media With Effusion: Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments

Berkman ND, Wallace IF, Steiner MJ, Harrison M, Greenblatt AM, Lohr KN, Kimple A, Yuen A. Otitis Media With Effusion: Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 101. (Prepared by the RTI-UNC Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-2007-10056-I.) AHRQ Publication No. 13-EHC091-EF. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. May 2013.  … Read more »

Models of Cancer Survivorship Care

Viswanathan M, Halpern M, Swinson Evans T, Birken SA, Mayer DK, Basch E. Models of Cancer Survivorship Care. Technical Brief. No. 14. (Prepared by the RTI-UNC Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-2012-00008-I.) AHRQ Publication No. 14-EHC011-EF. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; March 2014.   Links Full report Journal of Oncology Practice article… Read more »

Transitional Care Interventions To Prevent Readmissions for People With Heart Failure

Feltner C, Jones CD, Cené CW, Zheng Z-J, Sueta CA, Coker-Schwimmer EJL, Arvanitis M, Lohr KN, Middleton JC, Jonas DE. Transitional Care Interventions To Prevent Readmissions for People With Heart Failure. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 133. (Prepared by the Research Triangle Institute–University of North Carolina Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-2012-00008-I). AHRQ Publication No…. Read more »

Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol-Use Disorders in Outpatient Settings

Jonas DE, Amick HR, Feltner C, Bobashev G, Thomas K, Wines R, Kim MM, Shanahan E, Gass CE, Rowe CJ, Garbutt JC. Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol-Use Disorders in Outpatient Settings. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 134. (Prepared by the RTI International–University of North Carolina Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-2012-00008-I.) AHRQ Publication No. 14-EHC029-EF…. Read more »

Medication Therapy Management Interventions in Outpatient Settings

Viswanathan M, Kahwati LC, Golin CE, Blalock S, Coker-Schwimmer E, Posey R, Lohr KN. Medication Therapy Management Interventions in Outpatient Settings. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 138. (Prepared by the RTI International–University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-2012-00008-I.) AHRQ Publication No. 14(15)-EHC037-EF. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and… Read more »

Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Measures for Guiding Antibiotic Treatment for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

Lux LJ, Posey RE, Daniels LS, Henke DC, Durham C, Jonas DE, Lohr KN. Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Measures for Guiding Antibiotic Treatment for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 136. (Prepared by the RTI–University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract No. 290-2012-00008-I.) AHRQ Publication No. 14(15)-EHC032-EF. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research… Read more »

Technology Assessment on Genetic Testing or Molecular Pathology Testing of Cancers with Unknown Primary Site to Determine Origin

Meleth S, Whitehead N, Evans TS, Lux L. Technology Assessment on Genetic Testing or Molecular Pathology Testing of Cancers with Unknown Primary Site to Determine Origin. AHRQ (US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality); 2013.   Links Full report Related Documents None   Abstract Objectives This technology assessment reports the results of our review of… Read more »

Screening for Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease

Pignone M, Fowler-Brown A, Pletcher M, et al. Screening for Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2003 Dec. (Systematic Evidence Reviews, No. 22.)   Links Full report Annals of Internal Medicine article Related Documents USPSTF Recommendation Statement   Abstract Background We reviewed the evidence on the value of… Read more »

Screening for Visual Impairment in Children Younger than Age 5 Years

Kemper A, Harris R, Lieu TA, et al. Screening for Visual Impairment in Children Younger than Age 5 Years: A Systematic Evidence Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2004 May. (Systematic Evidence Reviews, No. 27.)   Links Full report No journal article available… Read more »

Dental Caries Prevention

Bader JD, Rozier G, Harris R, et al. Dental Caries Prevention: The Physician’s Role in Child Oral Health Systematic Evidence Review [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2004 Apr. (Systematic Evidence Reviews, No. 29.)   Links Full report American Journal of Preventive Medicine article Related Documents USPSTF Recommendation Statement   Abstract Context… Read more »

Screening for Suicide Risk in Primary Care

Gaynes BN, West SL, Ford C, et al. Screening for Suicide Risk [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2004 May. (Systematic Evidence Reviews, No. 32.)   Links Full report Annals of Internal Medicine article Related Documents USPSTF Recommendation Statement   Abstract Objective To review systematically the literature regarding whether screening for suicide… Read more »

Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Jonas DE, Feltner C, Amick HR, Sheridan S, Zheng ZJ, Watford DJ, et al. Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Evidence Synthesis No. 111. AHRQ Publication No. 13-05178-EF-1. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2014.   Links Full report Annals of… Read more »

Psychological and Pharmacological Treatments for Adults With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review Update

Hoffman V, Middleton JC, Feltner C, Gaynes BN, Weber RP, Bann C, Viswanathan M, Lohr KN, Baker C, Green J. Psychological and Pharmacological Treatments for Adults With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review Update. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 207. (Prepared by the RTI International–University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center under Contract… Read more »