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Network meta-analysis for an ordinal outcome when outcome categorization varies across trials
BackgroundBinary outcomes are likely the most common in randomized controlled trials, but ordinal outcomes can also be of interest. For example,...
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Development of a core set of outcome measures to be applied toward breast cancer-related lymphedema core outcome domains
PurposeFor breast cancer survivors (BCS) living with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), what outcome measures (OMs) are recommended to be used...
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Individualized center-based analysis of urinary and sexual functional outcome after radical prostatectomy based on the prostate cancer outcome study: a post hoc pathway to patient outcome measurement analysis for quality improvement
PurposeWe evaluate differences of patient-reported outcome measurements (PROM) based urinary continence and sexual function 12 months after radical...
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The impact of outcome expectancy on therapy outcome in adolescents with borderline personality disorder
BackgroundOutcome expectancy has been found to be a significant predictor of psychotherapy outcome. However, given that severity, chronicity and...
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Evaluation of the better operative outcome software tool to predict cataract surgical outcome in the early postoperative follow-up
BackgroundCataracts are the world’s leading cause of avoidable blindness. In low-income countries, there are high rates of poor follow-up, which...
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Patient-reported outcome, clinician-reported outcome, and patient satisfaction with treatment by crisis resolution teams: a multicenter pre-post study of outcome and associated factors in Norway
BackgroundCrisis resolution teams (CRTs) have become a part of mental health services in many high-income countries. Many studies have investigated...
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Does renal denervation require cardiovascular outcome-driven data?
Hypertension is a major driver of cardiovascular disease with a prevalence of 32–34% in adults worldwide. This poses a formidable unmet challenge for...
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Identifying common core outcome domains from core outcome sets of musculoskeletal conditions: protocol for a systematic review
BackgroundCore outcome sets (COSs) aim to reduce outcome heterogeneity in clinical practice and research by suggesting a minimum number of...
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Genetics of ischemic stroke functional outcome
Ischemic stroke, which accounts for 87% of cerebrovascular accidents, is responsible for massive global burden both in terms of economic cost and...
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Surgical Handover Core Outcome Measures (SH-CORE): a protocol for the development of a core outcome set for trials in surgical handover
BackgroundSurgical handover is associated with a significant risk of care failures. Existing research displays methodological deficiencies and little...
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Effect of time of diagnosis to surgery on outcome, including long-term neurodevelopmental outcome, in necrotizing enterocolitis
A systematic review of the PubMed and EMBASE databases was carried out to determine if time from diagnosis to surgery affects outcomes in necrotising...
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Long-term outcome of patients with Ménière’s disease following cochlear implantation: a comprehensive outcome study with validated assessment tools
PurposePatients suffering from Ménière’s disease (MD) experience vertigo, and impairments in hearing and quality of life (QoL). This study aims to...
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Predicting the probability of good neurological outcome after in-hospital cardiac arrest based on prearrest factors: validation of the good outcome following attempted resuscitation 2 (GO-FAR 2) score
The Good Outcome Following Attempted Resuscitation (GO-FAR) 2 score is a prognostic tool developed to support decision-making for...
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Retrospective analysis of the perioperative outcome in living donor kidney transplantation with multiple renal arteries: does accessory vessel ligation affect the outcome?
PurposeAccurate surgical reconstruction of arterial vascular supply is a crucial part of living kidney transplantation (LDKT). The presence of...
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Intraoperative distensibility measurement in POEM for achalasia: impact on patient outcome and associations with other outcome variables at 1-year follow-up
Background and aimsThe functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) can provide measurements of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) distensibility. Studies...
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Predictors of favorable outcome after pyloroplasty for gastroparesis: should response to pyloric dilation or Botox injection be used as a marker of surgical outcome?
IntroductionPyloroplasty and gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) are effective surgeries for gastroparesis. The primary aim of this study was...
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Analysis of outcome reporting in sciatic neuropathy studies: a systematic review of the literature
PurposeAs a first step towards develo** a core outcome set (COS) for sciatic neuropathy, the goal of the current study was to perform a systematic...
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The long-term outcome of revision microdiscectomy for recurrent sciatica
PurposeTo study the long-term outcome of revision microdiscectomy after classic microdiscectomy for lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LSRS).
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Identifying outcomes and outcome measures in neonatal family-centered care trials: a systematic review
BackgroundA wide range of outcomes for infants and parents has been reported in clinical trials testing FCC interventions. This systematic review...
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Develo** 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
BackgroundFoot and ankle involvement is common in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). High-quality evidence is lacking to determine the...