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Estimation of global rating changes in quality of life and marital satisfaction among reproductive age women in Iran and Afghanistan before and after COVID-19 pandemic
BackgroundQuality of life and marital satisfaction are important components of reproductive-age women’s health. This study aimed to compare the...
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Reliability of the global cortical atrophy visual rating scale applied to computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging scans in acute stroke
IntroductionResearch using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggests regional cerebral atrophy measures (e.g., frontal lobe, temporal lobe) may...
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Validation of the Italian version of the Parkinson’s Disease- Cognitive Functional Rating Scale
A key distinguishing factor between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in Parkinson’s disease (PD) lies in the notable decrease in...
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Adaption and validation of the Rwandese version of the Young Mania Rating Scale to measure the severity of a manic or hypomanic episode
BackgroundBipolar Disorder is one of the most incapacitating diseases among young persons, leading to cognitive and functional impairment and raised...
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Motor symptoms in genetic frontotemporal dementia: develo** a new module for clinical rating scales
ObjectiveTo investigate the optimal method of adding motor features to a clinical rating scale for frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
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Motor assessment of patients with multiple system atrophy: underuse of the Unified Multiple System Atrophy Rating Scale (UMSARS)
PurposeDespite the availability of the Unified Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Rating Scale (UMSARS) for almost two decades, studies still use scales...
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Exploring the Content Validity of the Unified Wilson Disease Rating Scale: Insights from Qualitative Research
IntroductionWilson disease (WD) is a rare metabolic disorder of impaired copper transport manifesting in hepatic, neurological, and psychiatric...
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The Sleep Disturbance Numerical Rating Scale: Content Validity, Psychometric Validation, and Meaningful Within-Patient Change in Prurigo Nodularis
IntroductionSleep is often disturbed in patients with prurigo nodularis (PN). To address the lack of validated patient-reported outcome (PRO)...
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Validation of the Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale as a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure in Prurigo Nodularis
IntroductionValidated patient report tools for quantifying patient experiences of itch in prurigo nodularis (PN) are limited. This study aimed to...
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Development of a rating scale to assess robotic surgery curriculum using Kern’s six-step approach to curricular design
PurposeThere has been a rising trend in the use of robotic surgery in the past several years. Many authors have published robotic surgery curricula...
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Validation of the bowel urgency numeric rating scale in patients with Crohn’s disease: results from a mixed methods study
PurposeBowel urgency (BU) is an important symptom of Crohn’s disease (CD), however there is no patient-reported outcome (PRO) scale validated in this...
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Overall childbirth experience: what does it mean? A comparison between an overall childbirth experience rating and the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2
BackgroundIn clinical settings and research studies, childbirth experience is often measured using a single-item question about overall experience....
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Validation of the Italian version of the Questionnaire for Impulsive-Compulsive Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease-Rating Scale (QUIP-RS) in an Italian Parkinson’s disease cohort
IntroductionImpulse control disorders (ICDs) frequently occur in Parkinson’s disease (PD), and an early identification is essential to prevent severe...
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Validation of the DIGEST-FEES as a Global Outcome Measure for Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease
Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is one of two diagnostic gold standards for pharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson's disease (PD),...
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Assessing Itch Severity: Content Validity and Psychometric Properties of a Patient-Reported Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale in Atopic Dermatitis
BackgroundPruritus, or itch, is a key symptom of atopic dermatitis (AD); as such, mitigating itch is an important outcome of AD treatment. This study...
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Development and content validity of a rating scale for the pain and disability drivers management model
BackgroundEstablishing the biopsychosocial profile of patients with low back pain (LBP) is essential to personalized care. The Pain and Disability...
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Parental distress rating at the child’s age of 15 years predicts probable mental diagnosis: a three-year follow-up
BackgroundMental health in adolescence is an increasing global public health concern. Over half of all mental disorders debut by 14 years of age and...
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Multidimensional self-rating biological rhythm disorder and its association with depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents aged 11–23 years: a school-based cross-sectional study from China
BackgroundDepression and anxiety are topical concerns worldwide, especially among adolescents. Besides, biological rhythm disorder as a candidate...
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The development in rating-based executive functions in children at familial high risk of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder from age 7 to age 11: the Danish high risk and resilience study
Executive functions (EF) deficits are well documented in children at familial high risk of schizophrenia (FHR-SZ), and to a lesser degree in children...
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Global assessment of surgical skills (GASS): validation of a new instrument to measure global technical safety in surgical procedures
BackgroundBroad implementation of the American Board of Surgery’s entrustable professional activities initiative will require assessment instruments...
