Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center Publications

Journal Articles

Chou R, Fu R, Carson S, Saha S, Helfand M. Methodological shortcomings predicted lower harm estimates in one of two sets of studies of clinical interventions. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2007;60:18-28. Link to article

Chou R, Huffman LH. Medications for acute and chronic low back pain: a review of the evidence for an American Pain Society/American College of Physicians clinical practice guideline. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2007;147(7):505-514. Link to abstract

Chou R, Huffman, LH. Non-pharmacologic therapies for acute and chronic low back pain: a review of the evidence for an American Pain Society/American College of Physicians clinical practice guideline. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2007;147(7):492-504. Link to abstract

Chou R, Qaseem A, Snow V, Casey D, Cross JT, Shekelle P, Owens D, Clinical Efficacy Assessment Subcommittee of the American College of Physicians, American College of Physicians, American Pain Society Low Back Pain Guidelines Panel. Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: a joint clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2007;147(7):478-491. Link to abstract

Haney EM, Huffman LH, Bougatsos C, Freeman M, Steiner RD, Nelson HD. Screening and treatment for lipid disorders in children and adolescents: systematic evidence review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Pediatrics 2007;120(1):e189-e214. Link to abstract

Helfand M, Carson S. Screening for lipid disorders in adults: selective update of 2001 US Preventive Services Task Force Review. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2007; in press.

Meenan RT, Saha S, Chou R, Swarztrauber K, Krages KP, O'Keefe-Rosetti MC, McDonagh M, Chan BK, Hornbrook MC, Helfand M. Cost-effectiveness of echocardiography to identify intracardiac thrombus among patients with first stroke or transient ischemic attack. Medical Decision Making. 2007; 27(2):161-177. Link to article

Williams SB, Whitlock EP, Edgerton EA, Smith PR, Beil TL. Primary care counseling about motor vehicle occupant restraints and alcohol-related driving to prevent injuries: a systematic evidence review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2007; 147:194-206. Link to article

Web-based Drug Reviews

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2006

Journal Articles

Chou R, Fu R, Huffman LH, Korthuis PT. Initial highly active antiretroviral therapy with a protease inhibitor versus a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor: discrepancies between direct and indirect meta-analyses. Lancet. 2006; 368: 1503-1515. Link to article

Kraemer DF, Nelson HD, Bauer DC, Helfand M. Economic comparison of diagnostic approaches for evaluating osteoporosis in older women. Osteoporosis International. 2006; 17: 68-76. Link to article

Nedrow A, Miller J, Walker M, Nygren P, Huffman L, Nelson HD. Complementary and Alternative Therapies for the Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms: Systematic Evidence Review. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2006; 166: 1453-1465. Link to article

Nelson HD, Nygren P, Walker M, Panoscha R. Screening for speech and language delay in preschool children: systematic evidence review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Pediatrics 2006;117:e298-e319. Link to article

Nelson HD, Vesco KK, Haney E, Fu R, Nedrow A, Miller J, Nicolaidis C, Walker M, Humphrey L. Nonhormonal Therapies for Menopausal Hot Flashes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA. 2006; 295: 2057-2071. Link to article

Rischitelli G, Nygren P, Bougatsos C, Freeman M, Helfand M. Screening for elevated lead levels in childhood and pregnancy: an updated summary of evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Pediatrics 2006;118(6):e1867-e1895. Link to article

Whitlock EP, Garlitz BA, Harris EL, Beil TL, Smith PR. Screening for hereditary hemochromatosis: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med 2006;145(3):209-23. Link to article

2005

Journal Articles

Chou R and Helfand M. Challenges in Systematic Reviews That Assess Treatment Harms. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005; 142: 1090-1099. Link to article

Chou R, Huffman LH, Fu R, Smits AK, Korthuis PT. Screening for HIV: A review of the evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005; 143: 55-73. Link to article

Chou R, Smits AK, Huffman LH, Fu R, Korthuis PT. Prenatal screening for HIV: A review of the evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005; 143: 38-54. Link to article

Fleming C, Whitlock EP, Beil TL, Lederle FA. Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Best-Evidence Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005; 142:203-211. Link to article

Helfand M. Incorporating Information about Cost-effectiveness into Evidence-based Decision-making: The Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Model. Medical Care. 2005; 43 (Supp): II-33-II-43.

Helfand M, Morton S, Guallar E, Mulrow C. A Guide to This Supplement: Challenges of Summarizing Better Information for Better Health: The Evidence-based Practice Center Experience. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005; 142:1033-1034. Link to article

Helfand M. Perspective: Using Evidence Reports: Progress and Challenges in Evidence-Based Decision Making. Health Affairs. 2005; 24:123-127. Link to abstract

McDonagh MS, Osterweil P, Guise JM. The Benefits and Risks of Inducing Labour in Patients with Prior Caesarean Delivery. BJOG. 2005; 112:1007-1015. Link to abstract

Nelson HD, Huffman LH, Fu R, Harris EL. Genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility: systematic evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005; 143:362-379. Link to article

Santaguida PL, Helfand M, Raina P. Challenges in Systematic Reviews That Evaluate Drug Efficacy or Effectiveness. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2005; 142: 1066-1072. Link to article

Whitlock EP, Williams SB, Gold R, Smith PR, Shipman SA. Screening and Interventions for Childhood Overweight: A Summary of Evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Pediatrics. 2005; 116:e125-e144. Link to abstract

Evidence Reports

Nelson HD, Haney E, Humphrey L, Miller J, Nedrow A, Nicolaidis C, Vesco K, Walker M, Bougatsos C, Nygren P. Management of Menopause-Related Symptoms. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment No. 120. (Prepared by the Oregon Evidence-based Practice Center, under Contract No. 290-02-0024.) AHRQ Publication No. 05-E016-2. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. March 2005. Link to report

2004

Journal Articles

Chou R, Clark EC, Helfand M. Screening for hepatitis c virus infection: a review of the evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004;140:465-479. Link to article

Chou R. Peterson K. Helfand M. Comparative efficacy and safety of skeletal muscle relaxants for spasticity and musculoskeletal conditions: a systematic review. Journal of Pain & Symptom Management. 2004; 28:140-75. Link to abstract

Eden KB, Hashima JN, Osterweil P, Nygren P, Guise JM. Childbirth preferences after cesarean birth: A review of the evidence. Birth. 2004; 31(1): 49-60. Link to abstract

Guise JM, Berlin M, McDonagh M, Osterweil P, Chan B, Helfand M. Safety of vaginal birth after cesarean: A systematic review. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2004; 103(3): 420-429. Link to abstract

Guise JM, McDonagh M, Osterweil P, Nygren P, Chan BKS, Helfand M. Systematic review of the incidence and consequences of uterine rupture in women with prior caesarean. BMJ. 2004; 329:19-25. Link to abstract

Hashima JN, Eden KB, Osterweil P, Nygren P, Guise JM. Predicting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery: A review of prognostic factors and screening tools. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2004; 190: 547-55. Link to abstract

Helfand M. Screening for subclinical thyroid dysfunction in nonpregnant adults: a summary of the evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004;140:128-41. Link to article

Humphrey, L. L., Teutsch, S., Johnson, M. Lung cancer screening with sputum cytologic examination, chest radiography, and low-dose computed tomography: an update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004; 140 (9):740-53. Link to article

Kraemer DF. Berlin M. Guise JM. The relationship of health care delivery system characteristics and legal factors to mode of delivery in women with prior cesarean section: a systematic review. Womens Health Issues. 2004;14:94-103. Link to abstract

McDonagh M. Helfand M. Carson S. Russman BS. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injury: a systematic review of the evidence. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2004; 85:1198-204. Link to abstract

Nelson, HD, Nygren P, McInerney Y, Klein J. Screening women and elderly adults for family and intimate partner violence: a review of the evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004; 140 (5):387-96. Link to article

Nelson HD. Commonly used types of postmenopausal estrogen for treatment of hot flashes; scientific review. JAMA. 2004; 291 (13):1610-20. Link to abstract

Nelson HD. Postmenopausal estrogen for treatment of hot flashes: clinical applications. JAMA. 2004; 291(13):1621-5. Link to abstract

Nygren P, Nelson HD. Screening children for family violence: a review of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Family Medicine. 2004; 2 (2):161-9. Link to abstract

Whitlock EP, Polen MR, Green CA, Orleans T, Klein J. Behavioral counseling interventions in primary care to reduce risky/harmful alcohol use by adults: a summary of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004;140(7):557-68. Link to article

2003

Journal Articles

Chou, R., Clark, E., Helfand, M. Comparative efficacy and safety of long-acting oral opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. 2003; 26 (5): 1026-1048. Link to abstract

Guise JM, Palda V, Westhoff C, Chan BKS, Helfand M, Lieu TA. The effectiveness of primary care-based interventions to promote breastfeeding: systematic evidence review and meta-analysis for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Family Medicine. 2003;1(2):70-78. Link to abstract

Mandelblatt J, Saha S, Teutsch S, Hoerger T, Sui A, Atkins D, Klein J, Helfand M. The cost-effectiveness of screening mammography beyond age 65 years: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2003; 139(10):835-842. Link to article

Morris C, Carson S. Routine vitamin supplementation to prevent cardiovascular disease: a summary of evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2003;139(1):56-70. Link to article

Evidence Reports

Guise JM, McDonagh MS, Hashima J, Kraemer DF, Eden KB, Berlin M. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 71, March 2003. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Link to report

Hickam DH Severance S, Feldstein A, Ray L, Gorman P, Schuldheis S, Hersh WR, Helfand M. The Effect of Health Care Working Conditions on Patient Safety. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 74, March 2003. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Link to report

McDonagh MS, Carson, Ash JS , Russman BS, Stavri PZ Ph.D, Helfand M. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and Stroke. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 85, September 2003. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Link to report

2002

Journal Articles

Eden KB, Orleans CT, Mulrow CD, Pender N, Teutsch SM. Does counseling by clinicians improve physical activity? A summary of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002;137:208-15. Link to article

Hersh W, Helfand M, Wallace J, Kraemer D, Patterson P, Shapiro S, Greenlick M. A systematic review of the efficacy of telemedicine for making diagnostic and management decisions. Journal of Telemedicine and Telehealth. 2002; 8:197-209. Link to abstract

Humphrey LL, Chan BKS, Sox HC. Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002;137(4):273-284. Link to article

Humphrey LL, Helfand M, Chan BKS, Woolf SH. Breast cancer screening: a summary of the evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002;137(5):347-360. Link to article

Miller J, Chan BK, Nelson HD. Postmenopausal estrogen replacement and risk for venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002;136(9):680-690. Link to article

Nelson H D, Rizzo J, Harris, E, Cauley J, Ensrud K, Bauer DC, Orwoll E. Osteoporosis and fractures in postmenopausal women using estrogen. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2002;162:2278-2284. Link to abstract

Nelson HD, Helfand M, Woolf SH, Allen JD. Screening for postmenopausal osteoporosis: a review of the evidence for the US Preventives Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002;137(6):529-41. Link to article

Nelson HD, Humphrey LL, Nygren P, Teutsch SM, Allan JD. Postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy: scientific review. JAMA. 2002;288(7):872-881. Link to abstract

Nelson HD. Assessing benefits and harms of hormone replacement therapy: clinical applications. JAMA. 2002;288(7):882-884. Link to abstract

Pignone M, Rich M, Teutsch S, Berg A, Lohr KN. Screening for colorectal cancer in adults at average risk: a summary of the evidence for the US Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002;137(2): 132-141. Link to article

Pignone M, Saha S, Hoerger T, Mandelblatt J. Cost-effectiveness analyses of colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2002;137(2):96-104. Link to article

Whitlock E P, Orleans C T, Pender N, Allan J. Evaluating primary care behavioral counseling interventions: an evidence-based approach. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2002;22(4): 267-284. Link to abstract

Evidence Reports

Meenan RT, Saha S, Chou R, Swarztrauber K, O'Keefee-Rosetti M, McDonagh M, Chan BKS, Hornbrook MC, Helfand M. Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Echocardiography and Carotid Imaging in the Management of Stroke. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 49, July 2002. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Link to report

2001

Journal Articles

Eden K, Helfand M, Mahon S. Screening high-risk populations for thyroid cancer. Medical and Pediatric Oncology. 2001; 36:583-591. Link to abstract

Guise JM, Mahon S, Aickin M, Helfand M. Screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2001;20(3S):62-72. Link to abstract

Harris R, Helfand M, Woolf SH, Lohr KN, Mulrow CD, Teutsch S, Atkins D. Current methods of the third U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2001;20(3S):21-35. Link to abstract

Helfand M, Mahon S, Eden K, Frame PS, Orleans CT. Screening for skin cancer. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2001;20(3S):47-58. Link to abstract

Hersh WR, Helfand M, Wallace J, Kraemer D, Patterson P, Shapiro S, Greenlick M. Clinical outcomes resulting from telemedicine interventions: A systematic review. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. 2001, November 26; 1:5. Link to abstract

LeBlanc ES. Janowsky J, Chan BKS, Nelson HD. Hormone replacement therapy and cognition: systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2001;285(11):1489-99. Link to abstract

Nelson HD, Helfand, M. Screening for chlamydia infection. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2001;20(3S):95-107. Link to abstract

Saha S, Hoerger TJ, Pignone M, Teutsch SM, Helfand M, Mandelblatt JS. The art and science of incorporating cost-effectiveness into evidence-based recommendations for clinical preventive services. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2001;20(3S):36-43. Link to abstract

Thompson DC, McPhillips H, Davis RL, Lieu TL, Homer CJ, Helfand M. Universal newborn hearing screening: summary of evidence. JAMA. 2001;286(16):2000-2010. Link to abstract

Evidence Reports

Helfand M, Gorman AK, Mahon S, Chan BKS, Swanson N. Actinic Keratoses. Technology Assessment prepared for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, May 2001. Link to report

Hersh WR, Wallace JA, Patterson PK, Shapiro SE, Kraemer DF, Eilers GM, Chan BKS, Greenlick MR, Helfand M. Telemedicine for the Medicare Population. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 24, February 2001. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Link to report

Hersh WR, Wallace JA, Patterson PK, Kraemer DF, Nichol WP, Greenlick MR. Telemedicine for the Medicare Population: Pediatric, Obstetric, and Clinician-Indirect Home Interventions. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 24, Supplement. August 2001. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Link to report

Mahon S, Chan BKS, Guise JM, Helfand M. Interventions to Increase Screening for Breast Cancer. Prepared for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Oregon & SW Washington Affiliate, June 2001.

Nelson HD, Morris CD, Kraemer DF, Mahon S, Carney N, Nygren PM, Helfand M. Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: Diagnosis and Monitoring. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 28, February 2001. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. Link to report

2000

Evidence Reports

Carney N, Greenlick MR, Austin DF, Nygren P, Hibbard JH, Helfand M. Assessment of Self Care Manuals. Prepared for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, NJ, March 2000. Link to report

Helfand M, Mahon S, Eden KB. Screening for Skin Cancer. Prepared for the Institute of Medicine. In: Extending Medicare Coverage for Preventive and Other Services National Academies Press, 2000. Link to report

1999

Journal Articles

Carney N, Chesnut RM, Maynard H, Mann NC, Patterson P, Helfand M. Effect of cognitive rehabilitation on outcomes for persons with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review. Journal of Head Trauma and Rehabilitation. 1999;14:277-307. Link to abstract

Chesnut RM, Carney N, Maynard H, Mann NC, Patterson P, Helfand M. Summary report: evidence for the effectiveness of rehabilitation for persons with traumatic brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma and Rehabilitation. 1999;14:176-88. Link to abstract

Patterson PK, Maynard H, Chesnut RM, Carney N, Mann NC, Helfand M. Evidence of case management effect on traumatic-brain-injured adults in rehabilitation. Care Management Journals. 1999; 1:87-97. Link to abstract

Evidence Reports

Carney N, du Coudray H, Davis-O'Reilly C, Zimmer-Gembeck M, Mann NC, Helfand M. Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 2, Supplement. September 1999. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Rockville, MD. Link to report

Eden K, Helfand M, Mahon S. Screening for Thyroid Cancer: Background Paper. In: Exposure of the American People to Iodine-131 from Nevada Nuclear Bomb Tests: Review of the National Cancer Institute Report and Public Health Implications. National Academy Press: Washington, D.C. 1999. Link to report

1998

Evidence Reports

Chesnut RM, Nancy N, Maynard H, Patterson PK, Mann NC, Helfand M. Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury. Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 2, December 1998. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Rockville, MD. Link to report

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