Clinical Preventive Services

County Characteristics and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Use of Preventive Services. M. Benjamins, J. Kirby, S. Bond Huie, Preventive Medicine 39:2004, 704-712. Finds that county racial or ethnic composition is associated with the utilization of certain preventive services, net of individual-level characteristics. (AHRQ 05-R036)

Electronic Preventive Services Selector (ePSS)

The Electronic Preventive Services Selector (ePSS) is a quick hands-on tool to help primary care clinicians identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients. The ePSS is available both as a PDA application and a Web-based tool. It is based on current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and can be searched by specific patient characteristics, such as age, sex, and selected behavioral risk factors.
Available at: http://epss.ahrq.gov/.

Employer Coverage of Clinical Preventive Services in the United States (from Evidence-Based Practice to Practice-Based Evidence). M. Bondi, J. Harris, D. Atkins, et al., American Journal of Health Promotion 20(3): January/February 2006, 214-222. Reports on a national survey of employers and provides current data on clinical preventive services coverage by health plan type and employer size. Also compares preventive service rankings with coverage data to explore whether coverage appropriately reflects the potential impact and value of different clinical preventive services. (AHRQ 06-R032)

Long-Term Effectiveness of Weight-Loss Interventions in Adults with Pre-Diabetes: A Review. S. Norris, X. Zhang, A. Avenell, et al., American Journal of Preventive Medicine 28(1):2005, 126-139. Assesses the effectiveness of weight-loss and weight-control interventions for adults with pre-diabetes, an important risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes. Finds that overall, weight-loss strategies using dietary, physical activity, or behavioral interventions produced significant improvements in weight among persons with pre-diabetes, and a significant decrease in diabetes incidence. (AHRQ 05-R025)

Motorcycle-Related Hospitalizations in the United States, 2001. J. Coben, C. Steiner, P. Owens, American Journal of Preventive Medicine 27(5):2004, 355-362. Examines the prevalence of motorcycle-related hospitalization in the United States in 2001 and describes the demographic, clinical, hospital, and financial characteristics associated with these injuries. (AHRQ 05-R015)

Prevention Dissemination and Implementation (Put Prevention Into Practice)

Put Prevention Into Practice is an AHRQ program to improve the delivery of appropriate clinical preventive services with tools and resources to support health care organizations and engage the entire health care delivery system.

Checklists for Consumers

Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age. Your Checklist for Health. December 2006. Explains the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's recommendations for ensuring men's health and preventing disease in an eight-panel brochure. Describes 10 screening tests (when and how often they should be conducted); provides spaces for recording test dates; discusses preventive medicines; and offers tips for staying healthy. (AHRQ 07-IP006A; first 100 copies free; additional package of 25, $2.50) Spanish language brochure (AHRQ 07-IP006-B)

Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age. Your Checklist for Health. December 2006. Explains the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's recommendations for ensuring women's health and preventing disease in an eight-panel brochure. Describes 12 screening tests (when and how often they should be conducted); provides spaces for recording test dates; discusses preventive medicines; and offers tips for staying healthy. (AHRQ 07-IP005-A; first 100 copies free; additional package of 25, $2.50) Spanish language brochure (AHRQ 07-IP005-B)

Pocket Guides for Consumers

The Pocket Guide to Good Health for Adults. May 2003, 70 pp. Reminds health care consumers of the five basics for taking care of their health: (1) what to ask and tell health care professionals; (2) how to take charge of their health; (3) which checkups, tests, and shots are needed and when to get them; (4) where to get more information; and (5) how to keep track of their health care. (APPIP 03-0001; first 100 copies free; additional package of 25, $15) Spanish language booklet (APPIP 03-0010)

The Pocket Guide to Good Health for Children. May 2004, 46 pp. Provides a brief explanation of prevention topics for children, such as immunizations, growth and development, and nutrition. Includes a place to keep records of tests, examinations, growth, and other information. (AHRQ 04-IP004-A; first 100 copies free; additional package of 25, $15) Spanish language booklet (AHRQ 04-IP004-B)

The Pocket Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+. November 2003, 70 pp. Developed by AHRQ in partnership with AARP. Describes ways that people aged 50 and older can stay healthy, including how to prevent certain diseases and conditions; screening tests to find conditions or diseases early; and immunizations to prevent diseases. (AHRQ 04-IP001-A; first 100 copies free; additional package of 25, $15) Spanish language booklet (AHRQ 04-IP001-B)

Implementation Guide for Clinicians and Office Staff

A Step-by-Step Guide to Delivering Clinical Preventive Services: A Systems Approach. October 2001. Explains how to evaluate delivery of preventive services and integrate whatever changes, large or small, are needed to make the routine delivery of preventive services part of a practice setting. Includes worksheets, health risk profiles, and preventive care flow sheets. (APPIP 01-0001; three copies free; $20 each additional book)

Posters

Adult Preventive Care Timeline. (APPIP 06-IP0001); (single copies free; $2 each additional poster; first 25 copies free for organizations)

All Put Prevention Into Practice materials are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 8547, Silver Spring, MD 20907. Call: 800-358-9295. Please refer to APPIP or AHRQ number when ordering.

AHRQ Publications Order Form

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention that systematically reviews the evidence of effectiveness and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services.

The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services 2006. June 2006, 212 pp. Pocket-sized guide is a compilation of abridged USPSTF recommendations released from 2001 to 2005 that can be used as an evidence-based tool at the point of patient care. (AHRQ 06-0588; single copies free)

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