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Target parameters and bias in non-causal change-score analyses with measurement errors
In studies where the outcome is a change-score, it is often debated whether or not the analysis should adjust for the baseline score. When the aim is...
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A systematic review of validated assessments methods for head and neck lymphedema
PurposeThis systematic review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the validity and reliability of existing measurement instruments for...
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History and evolution of blood pressure measurement
Hypertension is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension mostly accompanies no symptoms, and therefore blood pressure...
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Dysphagia Prevalence in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
AbstractThe objective of this systematic review was to determine the prevalence of dysphagia and aspiration in people with progressive supranuclear...
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Measuring and controlling medical record abstraction (MRA) error rates in an observational study
BackgroundStudies have shown that data collection by medical record abstraction (MRA) is a significant source of error in clinical research studies...
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Core Body Temperatures in Intermittent Sports: A Systematic Review
BackgroundHyperthermia (and associated health and performance implications) can be a significant problem for athletes and teams involved in...
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The effectiveness of fatigue on repositioning sense of lower extremities: systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionAn injury can significantly harm both individual and team performance. One of the most important risk factors for sports-related...
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Clinical systematic reviews – a brief overview
ObjectiveSystematic reviews answer research questions through a defined methodology. It is a complex task and multiple articles need to be referred...
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Performance-based outcome measures of upper extremity in virtual reality and telerehabilitation: a systematic review
ObjectivesThis systematic review aimed to identify and synthesize evidence regarding measurement properties of upper extremity performance-based...
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The reliability and validity of the Timed Up and Go test in patients ongoing or following lumbar spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundNo other systematic review examined the measurement properties of the TUG in LSS. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to...
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The patient-reported outcomes measurement information systems (PROMIS®) physical function and its derivative measures in adults: a systematic review of content validity
PurposeThis study aims to systematically review and critically appraise the content validity of the adult versions of the Patient-Reported Outcomes...
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Home-based screening tools for amblyopia: a systematic review
Amblyopia is an important public health concern. While home-based screening may present an effective solution, this has not been rigorously assessed...
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Urine output is an early and strong predictor of acute kidney injury and associated mortality: a systematic literature review of 50 clinical studies
BackgroundAlthough the present diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) involves measurement of acute increases in serum creatinine (SC) and reduced...
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Systematic methodological review of health state values in glaucoma cost-utility analyses
ImportanceDescribing the characteristics and sources of health state utility values and reporting practice in the literature of cost-utility analyses...
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Tools for Assessing Healthcare Providers’ Readiness to Respond to Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review
PurposeHealthcare providers’ (HCPs) readiness to respond to intimate partner violence (IPV) is crucial for early detection and management of patients...
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Effectiveness of exercise interventions in the management of cancer-related fatigue: a systematic review of systematic reviews
BackgroundCancer-related fatigue is a widely prevalent global public health concern with serious consequences. Increasing evidence suggests the...
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Validity and Reliability of Methods to Assess Movement Deficiencies Following Concussion: A COSMIN Systematic Review
BackgroundThere is an increased risk of subsequent concussion and musculoskeletal injury upon return to play following a sports-related concussion....
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Quantification of breast lymphoedema following conservative breast cancer treatment: a systematic review
PurposeBreast lymphoedema is a possible side effect of breast conserving surgery, but it is poorly understood. This is due, in part, to difficulty...
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and measurement proprieties of the German version of the Allodynia Symptom Checklist (ASC-12)
BackgroundCutaneous allodynia is highly prevalent among migraineurs and is associated with a poor prognosis. The Allodynia Symptom Checklist (ASC-12)...
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Clinical nurse competence and its effect on patient safety culture: a systematic review
BackgroundUnsafe health practices are one of the leading causes of disability and even death. Competent nurses are crucial to ensure safe and...
