Approved for use
through 12/94 with the understanding that the results of this
patient outcomes project may not be generalized to explain
variations between the medical practices of all physicians treating
children from different socio economic strata. For example, AHCPR
assumes that the PRO network pediatricians are representative of
all pediatricians, and that they typically follow guidelines 50% of
th time. Dissemination or use of these study results in guideline
develo ment should be caveated with a description of these and
other limitations.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1994
12/31/1994
1,822
0
0
2,217
0
0
0
0
0
THESE SURVEYS WILL OBTAIN TREATMENT
AND OUTCOMES DATA, WHICH ARE OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE, FROM PATIENTS
AND PEDIATRICIANS. DATA WILL BE USED TO DESCRIBE VARIATIONS IN
PATTERNS OF CARE, RESOURCES USED, AND OUTCOMES OF CARE IN ORDER TO
DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO GUIDE FUTURE TREATMENT DECISIONS BY
MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND PARENTS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.