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Critical appraisal in rapid systematic reviews of COVID-19 studies: implementation of the Quality Criteria Checklist (QCC)
In this letter, we briefly describe how we selected and implemented the quality criteria checklist (QCC) as a critical appraisal tool in rapid...
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Perioperative management of antithrombotics in elective intracranial procedures: systematic review, critical appraisal
PurposePerioperative management of patients medicated with antithrombotics requiring elective intracranial procedures is challenging. We ought to (1)...
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Prediction models for amputation after diabetic foot: systematic review and critical appraisal
BackgroundNumerous studies have developed or validated prediction models aimed at estimating the likelihood of amputation in diabetic foot (DF)...
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Multivariable prediction models of caries increment: a systematic review and critical appraisal
BackgroundMultivariable prediction models are used in oral health care to identify individuals with an increased likelihood of caries increment. The...
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Prognosis prediction models for post-stroke depression: a protocol for systematic review, meta-analysis, and critical appraisal
IntroductionPost-stroke depression (PSD) is a prevalent complication that has been shown to have a negative impact on rehabilitation outcomes and...
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Critical Appraisal of Current Acute LBP Management and the Role of a Multimodal Analgesia: A Narrative Review
Acute low back pain (LBP) stands as a leading cause of activity limitation and work absenteeism, and its associated healthcare expenditures are...
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Critical appraisal of machine learning prognostic models for acute pancreatitis: protocol for a systematic review
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory disorder that is common, costly, and is increasing in incidence worldwide with over 300,000...
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A critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines on surgical treatments for spinal metastasis
PurposeAs an important treatment for spinal metastasis, surgery has strict applicable conditions. Although various organizations have formulated...
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The use of a modified Delphi technique to develop a critical appraisal tool for clinical pharmacokinetic studies
BackgroundCritical appraisal aids in assessing the quality of scientific literature, which is central to the practice of evidence-based medicine....
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Machine learning in vascular surgery: a systematic review and critical appraisal
Machine learning (ML) is a rapidly advancing field with increasing utility in health care. We conducted a systematic review and critical appraisal of...
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Systematic review and critical methodological appraisal of community-based falls prevention economic models
BackgroundFalls impose significant health and economic burdens on community-dwelling older persons. Decision modelling can inform commissioning of...
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Prognostic models predicting transition to psychotic disorder using blood-based biomarkers: a systematic review and critical appraisal
Accumulating evidence suggests individuals with psychotic disorder show abnormalities in metabolic and inflammatory processes. Recently, several...
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CAT HPPR: a critical appraisal tool to assess the quality of systematic, rapid, and sco** reviews investigating interventions in health promotion and prevention
BackgroundFor over three decades researchers have developed critical appraisal tools (CATs) for assessing the scientific quality of research...
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Anorexia nervosa and microbiota: systematic review and critical appraisal
PurposeRecent studies have reported a gut microbiota imbalance or dysbiosis associated with anorexia nervosa (AN), which has prompted an appraisal...
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Characterization and critical appraisal of physiotherapy intervention research in Nigeria: a systematic review
ObjectivesClinical research is the bedrock of clinical innovation, education and practice. We characterized and critically appraised physiotherapy...
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Predicting COVID-19 vaccination intentions: the roles of threat appraisal, co** appraisal, subjective norms, and negative affect
BackgroundAs a new disease, communities possess little natural immunity to COVID-19 and vaccines are considered critical to preventing and reducing...
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A critical appraisal of delirium clinical practice guidelines relevant to the care of older adults in the emergency department with a synthesis of recommendations: an umbrella review protocol
BackgroundUp to 35% of older adults present to the emergency department (ED) with delirium or develop the condition during their ED stay. Delirium...
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Critical appraisal beyond clinical guidelines for intraabdominal candidiasis
BackgroundRegardless of the available antifungals, intraabdominal candidiasis (IAC) mortality continues to be high and represents a challenge for...
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A brain model of altered self-appraisal in social anxiety disorder
The brain’s default mode network has a central role in the processing of information concerning oneself. Dysfunction in this self-referential...
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Patient vulnerability in stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR): a preliminary ethical appraisal from the STOPSTORM.eu consortium
This preliminary ethical appraisal from the STOPSTORM.eu consortium is meant to raise critical points that clinicians administering stereotactic...