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Open AccessGuideline for reporting systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs): PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024
Although comprehensive and widespread guidelines on how to conduct systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) exist, for example from the COSMIN (COnsensus-based Standards for the selection o...
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Open AccessGuideline for reporting systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs): PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024
Although comprehensive and widespread guidelines on how to conduct systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) exist, for example from the COSMIN (COnsensus-based Standards for the selection o...
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Open AccessGuideline for reporting systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs): PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024
Although comprehensive and widespread guidelines on how to conduct systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) exist, for example from the COSMIN (COnsensus-based Standards for the selection o...
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Open AccessDevelo** an Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) Core set of Outcome Measures for FOot and ankle disorders in RheumaTic and musculoskeletal diseases (COMFORT): core domain set study protocol
Foot and ankle involvement is common in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). High-quality evidence is lacking to determine the effectiveness of treatments for these disorders. Heterogeneity in the ou...
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The Value Filter: A Novel Framework for Psychosocial Adjustment to Traumatic Upper Extremity Amputation
Purpose Upper extremity traumatic amputation due to work injury is a devastating injury with poor outcomes. As it does not appear to follow existing theories of psychosocial adjustment to injuries and illness, we...
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Open AccessOutcome Measures in Rheumatology - Interventions for medication Adherence (OMERACT-Adherence) Core Domain Set for Trials of Interventions for Medication Adherence in Rheumatology: 5 Phase Study Protocol
Over the last 20 years, there have been marked improvements in the availability of effective medications for rheumatic conditions such as gout, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which have led to a r...
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Open AccessCross-cultural survey development: The Colon Cancer Screening Behaviors Survey for South Asian populations
The objective of this work was to develop a survey that considered cultural relevance and diversity of South Asian populations, with the aim of describing or predicting factors that influence colorectal cancer...
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Open AccessCognitive testing of the Colon Cancer Screening Behaviours Survey with South Asian immigrants in Canada
The purpose of this study was to cognitively test the Urdu and English language versions of a survey to assess colon cancer screening behaviours among South Asian immigrants in Canada.
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Open AccessSuccessful Stepwise Development of Patient Research Partnership: 14 Years’ Experience of Actions and Consequences in Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT)
There is increasing interest in making patient participation an integral component of medical research. However, practical guidance on optimizing this engagement in healthcare is scarce. Since 2002, patient in...
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Erratum to: Perceived messages about bone health after a fracture are not consistent across healthcare providers
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Perceived messages about bone health after a fracture are not consistent across healthcare providers
To examine messages perceived by members of an osteoporosis (OP) patient group from various healthcare providers regarding bone health. We conducted a phenomenological (qualitative) study in members of an OP ...
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Methodological challenges in the use of hip-specific composite outcomes: linking measurements from hip fracture trials to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework
The prevalence of hip-specific outcome measures in randomized trials reflects what directs our outcome assessment following a hip fracture. The present study provides an overview on the most commonly-used hip-...
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Recommendation for measuring clinical outcome in distal radius fractures: a core set of domains for standardized reporting in clinical practice and research
Lack of standardization of outcome measurement has hampered an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and research.
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Key outcomes are usually not reported in published fracture secondary prevention programs: results of a systematic review
A secondary analysis of a systematic review on interventions to improve osteoporosis (OP) investigation and treatment was conducted to examine reported key outcomes: (1) the cost of the intervention; (2) the p...
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Validity and Reliability of the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) in Workers with Upper Extremity Injuries
Introduction Fear Avoidance Beliefs (FAB) have been associated with increased pain, dysfunction and difficulty returning to work in Upper Extremity (UE) injures. The FABQ is used to assess FAB, b...
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Open AccessDecision to take osteoporosis medication in patients who have had a fracture and are 'high' risk for future fracture: A qualitative study
Patients' values and preferences are fundamental tenets of evidence-based practice, yet current osteoporosis (OP) clinical guidelines pay little attention to these issues in therapeutic decision making. This m...
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Perceptions of Psychological Issues Related to Dysphagia Differ in Acute and Chronic Patients
The objectives of this study were (1) to compare and contrast the psychological issues perceived by patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and explore if the differences relate to recovery trajectory, and (2) t...
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Content Comparison of Worker Productivity Questionnaires in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Framework
Background Worker productivity outcome is essential in examining the rehabilitation of workers with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. There is great variation in the content...
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Comparison of the Psychometric Properties of Four At-Work Disability Measures in Workers with Shoulder or Elbow Disorders
Introduction To better capture the extent of work disability following an occupational injury, clinical researchers are beginning to recognize the importance of considering not only level...
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Transitions in Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Pain and Interference with Activities Among Newspaper Workers
Active surveillance of symptoms and disability due to musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in working populations can map individual transitions in symptom intensity or disability level. Using repeat surveys, this ...
