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Paynter R, Bañez LL, Berliner E, et al. EPC Methods: An Exploration of the Use of Text-Mining Software in Systematic Reviews [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2016 Apr.
EPC Methods: An Exploration of the Use of Text-Mining Software in Systematic Reviews [Internet].
Show detailsThe Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), through its Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs), sponsors the development of evidence reports and technology assessments to assist public- and private-sector organizations in their efforts to improve the quality of health care in the United States. The reports and assessments provide organizations with comprehensive, science-based information on common, costly medical conditions and new health care technologies and strategies. The EPCs systematically review the relevant scientific literature on topics assigned to them by AHRQ and conduct additional analyses when appropriate prior to developing their reports and assessments.
To improve the scientific rigor of these evidence reports, AHRQ supports empiric research by the EPCs to help understand or improve complex methodologic issues in systematic reviews. These methods research projects are intended to contribute to the research base in and be used to improve the science of systematic reviews. They are not intended to be guidance to the EPC program, although they may be considered by EPCs along with other scientific research when determining EPC program methods guidance.
AHRQ expects that the EPC evidence reports and technology assessments will inform individual health plans, providers, and purchasers as well as the health care system as a whole by providing important information to help improve health care quality. The reports undergo peer review prior to their release as a final report.
If you have comments on this Methods Research Project they may be sent by mail to the Task Order Officer named below at: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, or by e-mail to vog.shh.qrha@cpe.
- Sharon B. Arnold , Ph.D.Acting DirectorAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Stephanie Chang, M.D., M.P.H.DirectorEvidence-based Practice Center ProgramCenter for Evidence and Practice ImprovementAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Arlene S. Bierman, M.D., M.S.DirectorCenter for Evidence and Practice ImprovementAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Lionel L. Bañez, M.D.Task Order OfficerCenter for Evidence and Practice ImprovementAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Elise Berliner, Ph.D.Task Order OfficerCenter for Evidence and Practice ImprovementAgency for Health Research and Quality
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