Use of Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) as Visual Analogue Scale (VAS): Is this Clinically Significant?
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2023 Objective: To analyze statistically significant differences between the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) in low back pain (LBP) patients. Study Design: Prospective longitudinal Study.
lbrahim Farooq Pasha +5 more
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The h-index is no longer an effective correlate of scientific reputation [PDF]
, 2021 The impact of individual scientists is commonly quantified using citation-based measures. The most common such measure is the h-index. A scientist's h-index affects hiring, promotion, and funding decisions, and thus shapes the progress of science. Here we report a large-scale study of scientometric measures, analyzing millions of articles and hundreds ...
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Toward the Validation of Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety [PDF]
Anesthesia Progress, 2011 Anxiety is a relevant problem in dental practice. The Visual Analogue Scale for Anxiety (VAS‐A), introduced in dentistry in 1988, has not yet been validated in large series. The aim of this study is to check VAS‐A effectiveness in more than 1000 patients submitted to implantology.
FACCO, ENRICO +6 more
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Similar responses to EQ-5D-3L by two elicitation methods: visual analogue scale and time trade-off [PDF]
BMC Med Res Methodol, 2020 Xiuying Wang +6 more
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Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation, 2023 Background/purpose: To evaluate and compare the effects of parathyroid hormone analogues, receptor activators of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand inhibitors and bisphosphonates on the quality of life of postmenopausal women.
Pun Yuet Lam +3 more
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Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics, 2020 Objective: This prospective study aimed at assessing the effects of anxiety and a follow-up text message on pain perception after the installation of fixed orthodontic appliances and its impact on the patients’ routine.
Daniela Lasmar de Mendonça +5 more
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Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Kannada Version of Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Among an Adult Indian Population [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Background: Dental anxiety is one of the most common barriers in seeking dental care. In order to overcome this barrier dentist need to screen patients to successfully help in treatment.
Gaurav Gupta +2 more
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Effect of Oral Premedication on the Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Introduction: It is generally accepted that achieving complete anaesthesia with an Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) in mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis is more challenging than for other teeth. Therefore, administration of
Suparna Ganguly Saha +5 more
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Clinical Evaluation of Pro-Argin and Low Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Splitmouth Randomised Clinical Trial [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Dentinal Hypersensitivity (DH) is the most prevalent condition that causes patients discomfort for patients, leading them to frequently visit dental offices.
B Anusha +5 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Naproxen Gel in Musculoskeletal Pain Management: A Prospective Cohort Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Naproxen is effective for various musculoskeletal conditions and has a longer half-life, making it a favourable choice for sustained relief.
Kiran G Kanthi +8 more
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