USPSTF Prevention TaskForce vs EBM Calculator

The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) is an application designed and developed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Nation's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes and patient safety. It was developed by AHRQ to support the independent U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine. AHRQ provides support to the USPSTF. The Prevention TaskForce application was developed to assist primary care clinicians identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients. The Prevention TaskForce information is based on the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and can be searched by specific patient characteristics, such as age, sex, and selected behavioral risk factors. When using this tool please read the specific recommendation to determine if the preventive service is appropriate for your patient. This tool is not meant to replace clinical judgment and individualized patient care. *Application downloads and data updates require internet connectivity

Built to support your appraisal of medical evidence—EBM Calculator is fast, clear, and easy to use. Effect Size Calculator • Used for studies that examine the effect of a therapy or exposure • Calculate key measures for dichotomous outcomes: ◦ Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR) ◦ Number Needed to Treat (NNT) ◦ Risk Ratio (RR) ◦ Relative Risk Reduction (RRR) ◦ Odds Ratio (OR) • Includes 95% Confidence Intervals for every metric Diagnostic Test Calculator • Used for studies that evaluate the accuracy of a diagnostic test • Calculate core statistics: ◦ Sensitivity & Specificity ◦ Likelihood Ratios (LR+, LR–) ◦ Positive & Negative Predictive Values (PPV, NPV) • Includes 95% Confidence Intervals for all measures Post-Test Probability Calculator • Used to estimate the likelihood of disease after a test result • Input Sensitivity & Specificity or Likelihood Ratios • Visualize probability changes with an interactive Fagan Nomogram Save, Search & Share • Save unlimited results for future reference • Search, sort, and filter results to quickly find what matters • Share results as a PNG—ideal for Messages, email, and clean formatting • Export results as an .ebmc file to archive or send to other EBM Calculator users • Tap an .ebmc file to import results back into EBM Calculator Lessons • Explore lessons in Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) • Reinforce core concepts in biostatistics and study design • Search lessons by title or keyword Guided Tutorials • Step-by-step tutorials walk you through every major feature • Access from the menu in each view or from Settings iCloud Sync • Saved results sync automatically across all your devices Have questions, feedback, or suggestions? Reach out to support@ebmcalculator.com