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Long-term Comparative Effectiveness of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Strategies
… than direct treatment costs. Thus, the cost-effectiveness of biologics in RA is of high priority as recognized by many agencies including the National Institute of Health. This thesis focuses on three limitations of the current cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA) of biologics in RA. First, Most …
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Comparative effectiveness of selected remediation programs in postsecondary mathematics
… groups (QCG) model is used to compare the effectiveness of three methods of mathematics remediation available to students at Texas Tech University. The remedial methods compared are large classes with multiple-choice testing, small classes with open-response testing, and a self-paced, …
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Comparative Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Medications among Obese Smokers
Objective I: To compare the continuous abstinence rates of FDA-approved smoking cessation medication strategies during a) 3 months, b) 6 months, and b) 12 months follow up period among obese smokers. Hypothesis (Ha): Abstinence rates among obese smokers using varenicline will be higher compared to …
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Comparative Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Medications among Schizophrenic Smokers
… was the first retrospective study that examined comparative effectiveness of smoking cessation medications among schizophrenic smokers. Predictors identified in this study should be considered when designing smoking cessation interventions. This minority population may need more tailored …
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Trends and Comparative Effectiveness in Treatment of Stage IV Colorectal Adenocarcinoma
… resection of the primary tumor and evaluated the comparative effectiveness when chemotherapy versus resection of the primary tumor was used as the initial treatment modality. Finally, we evaluated trends and outcomes in liver-directed therapy for metastatic disease in this population.
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Comparative Effectiveness of a Computer and Videotape Simulation in Dietetic Education
A clinical simulation was developed, programmed in computer and videotape modes, and compared for its effect on cognitive and affective learning of dietetic/nutrition students. Three experimental groups of 24, 22, and 21 upper division university students completed a simulated dietary interview on …
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Comparative Effectiveness of Methotrexate-Based Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug Combinations for Rheumatoid Arthritis
… methotrexate (MTX); [2] to compare the effectiveness of MTX-based disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) combinations, including csDMARDs plus MTX, TNFi plus MTX, non-TNFi biologics plus MTX or tsDMARDs plus MTX in RA; [3] to examine the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events …
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Comparative Effectiveness of Second Generation Antidepressants on Cognition and Dementia in the Elderly
… of this study were: 1) to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of second generation antidepressants classes on cognition in elderly nursing home residents with depression, and 2) to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of second generation antidepressants classes on dementia in …
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A Marginal Structural Cox Model Based Analysis Of The Comparative Effectiveness Of Two Dialysis Therapies
… Institute of Medicine identified comparing the effectiveness of renal replacement therapies as the only kidney-disease related topic among the top 100 initial national priorities for comparative effectiveness research. The median life expectancy of patients starting renal replacement therapy is …
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A Comparative Effectiveness Study of the Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model (TREM) and an Attachment-Informed Variation of TREM
Abstract A Comparative Effectiveness Study of the Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model (TREM) and an Attachment-Informed Variation of TREM (ATREM) Melanie Masin-Moyer, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Phyllis Solomon, Dissertation Chair, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Malitta Engstrom, Dissertation …
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Comparative Effectiveness of Analgesic Sedation as Primary Sedation in Medical ICU Patients vs. Conventional Sedation and Analgesia Regimens
… often hinder achieving the optimal level of effectiveness.2-4 Under-treatment may lead to significant pain, agitation, myocardial ischemia, ventilator dyssynchrony, intravenous line removal, self-extubation, and post-discharge complications, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In …
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The Comparative Effectiveness of Systematic Desensitization and Implosivetherapy and The Effect of Expectancy Manipulation on The Elimination of Fear
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Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for preventing cognitive decline in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
… to preserve cognitive function, yet their comparative effectiveness remains uncertain. This study conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating lifestyle interventions in older adults at risk of dementia. Searches of PubMed, PubMed …
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Comparative effectiveness and safety of high-efficacy disease-modifying agents (DMAs) and moderate-efficacy DMAs in patients with multiple sclerosis
… initiation of heDMAs and meDMAs, (2) examine the comparative effectiveness of relapses between heDMA users and meDMA users, and (3) assess the infection risks for heDMAs and meDMAs among patients with MS. Methods: This retrospective cohort study involved the 2015-2019 MarketScan data and included …
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A Study of the Comparative Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Instruction and Traditional Instruction Methods in Teaching Classification of Harlem Renaissance Paintings
The findings suggested that the CAI instruction, specifically drill and practice, was as effective as traditional methods supplemented by group study sessions.
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A pragmatic clinical investigation of the comparative effectiveness of ischaemic compression and cryo-ischaemic compression in the treatment of rhomboid myofascial pain syndrome
A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Masters's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2005.
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A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Related Skin Breakdown when using Different Nasal Interfaces in the Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Neonate
… increasing injury risk. Through the framework of comparative effectiveness research an examination of nasal interfaces currently used during neonatal CPAP was conducted in an effort to provide scientifically supported recommendations and improve clinical outcomes. The primary aim of this study was …
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