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The Italian version of rheumatoid arthritis pain scale (IT-RAPS): psychometric properties on community and clinical samples

open access: yesReumatismo, 2019
This paper describes the validation process of the Italian version of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Scale (ITRAPS), describing its translation and adaptation to Italian culture.
M. Tofani   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcome measures used in arthroplasty trials : systematic review of the 2008 and 2013 literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background/objective: Previously published literature assessing the reporting of outcome measures used in joint replacement randomised controlled trials (RCTs) has revealed disappointing results. It remains unknown as to whether international initiatives
Buchdbinder, Rachelle   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Primary outcome measures used in interventional trials for ankle fractures : a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background Ankle fractures cause considerable pain, loss of function and healthcare resource use. High quality randomised controlled trials are required to evaluate the optimal management protocols for ankle fracture.
Ellard, David R.   +3 more
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Measuring outcome [PDF]

open access: yesBritish Medical Bulletin, 2000
In the context of health and illness, outcome is usually defined as the extent to which goals are achieved. It is necessary to understand: (i) the conceptual basis of the consequences of stroke; (ii) the context of measurement; and (iii) the calibre of the instruments available.
openaire   +2 more sources

Implementation of routine outcome measurement in child and adolescent mental health services in the United Kingdom: a critical perspective [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The aim of this commentary is to provide an overview of clinical outcome measures that are currently recommended for use in UK Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), focusing on measures that are applicable across a wide range of conditions
A Willis   +40 more
core   +2 more sources

Measuring mental health and wellbeing outcomes for children and adolescents to inform practice and policy:a review of child self-report measures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
There is a growing appetite for mental health and wellbeing outcome measures that can inform clinical practice at individual and service levels, including use for local and national benchmarking.
Brown, Jeb   +5 more
core   +6 more sources

Improving the evaluation of therapeutic interventions in multiple sclerosis: the role of new psychometric methods

open access: yesHealth Technology Assessment, 2009
Objectives: In this monograph we examine the added value of new psychometric methods (Rasch measurement and Item Response Theory) over traditional psychometric approaches by comparing and contrasting their psychometric evaluations of existing sets of ...
J Hobart, S Cano
doaj   +1 more source

Defining the outcomes of community care: the perspectives of older people with dementia and their carers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
There is growing recognition of the need for outcome measures which reflect the aims of services for people with dementia. The development and application of existing outcome measures has often marginalised people with dementia. ‘Experts’ and carers have
Bamford, C., Bruce, E.
core   +1 more source

Contemporary outcome measures in acute stroke research: choice of primary outcome measure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The diversity of available outcome measures for acute stroke trials is challenging and implies that the scales may be imperfect.
Bath, P.M.W.   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Assessing the Validity of the Long-Term Conditions Questionnaire (LTCQ) in Women During Pregnancy and the First Year Following Birth

open access: yesPatient Related Outcome Measures, 2022
Laura Kelly,1,2 Ray Fitzpatrick,1 Jennifer J Kurinczuk,3 Oliver Rivero-Arias,3 Fiona Alderdice2,3 1Health Services Research Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; 2Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford,
Kelly L   +4 more
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