Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sherindan Ayessa Ferreira de Brito, Aline Alvim Scianni, Paula da Cruz Peniche, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria
Summary: This systematic review aims to investigate the measurement properties and clinical utility of measurement tools used in telerehabilitation for individuals with neurological diseases. The review will follow the PRISMA statement and utilize various databases for electronic searches. The methodological quality and clinical utility of the tools will be assessed using the COSMIN checklist and a clinical utility scale. The findings of this review will be valuable for healthcare professionals in selecting appropriate measurement tools and planning future research studies.
Article
Ophthalmology
Micaela Gobeille, Chris Bradley, Judith E. Goldstein, Robert Massof
Summary: This study provides calibrated item measures and rating category thresholds for the Activity Inventory (AI) questionnaire, allowing for estimation of changes in visual ability from low vision rehabilitation and facilitating comparisons between studies. The calibrated AI can be used as a tool to measure patient-centered outcomes in low vision clinical research, as well as a patient outcome measure and quality assurance tool in clinical practice.
TRANSLATIONAL VISION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Emma Stallwood, Ellen B. M. Elsman, Andrea Monsour, Ami Baba, Nancy J. J. Butcher, Martin Offringa
Summary: A recent study evaluated the measurement properties of different patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) for pediatric routine care. The PROMIS instruments showed sufficient measurement properties for their targeted age group and can be used in pediatric routine care. However, further research is needed to evaluate the measurement properties of the NIH Toolbox before its use in clinical practice can be recommended.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Priscilla Jia Ling Wee, Yu Heng Kwan, Dionne Hui Fang Loh, Jie Kie Phang, Troy H. Puar, Truls Ostbye, Julian Thumboo, Sungwon Yoon, Lian Leng Low
Summary: This study systematically reviewed 238 unique PROMs for patients with type 2 diabetes, categorized them based on their measurement properties, and may assist clinicians and researchers in selecting appropriate high-quality PROMs for clinical practice and research.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Orthopedics
Katie de Luca, David Anderson, Akash Dutt, Laura Magennis, Tienna Parrello, Manuela L. Ferreira, Alessandro Chiarotto
Summary: This systematic review examined outcome measurement instruments and domains in randomized controlled trials of interventions for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). In total, 29 trials using 54 different measurement instruments were included. The Visual Analogue Scale and the Oswestry Disability Index were the most frequently used instruments, while function and pain were the most common outcome domains. The diverse range of measurement instruments used in these trials contributes to heterogeneity in outcome assessment and poses challenges for data analysis. However, the identification of common outcome domains can inform the development of a core outcome measure set for symptomatic LSS.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Fang-Wen Hu, Cheng-Han Lin, Fang-Ru Yueh, Yu-Tai Lo, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: The study aimed to validate the Physical Resilience Instrument for Older Adults (PRIFOR) and found that it exhibits good psychometric properties. The instrument is beneficial in measuring physical resilience and evaluating intervention effects.
Review
Oncology
C. F. Davies, R. Macefield, K. Avery, J. M. Blazeby, S. Potter
Summary: This systematic review evaluated the development and measurement properties of existing BR patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and found that BREAST-Q, BRECON-31, and EORTC QLQ-BRECON-23 have adequate content validity and quality for inclusion in a core measurement set. Discussion with stakeholders is needed to reach a consensus on the recommended PROM for future studies.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tobias Braun, Detlef Marks, Christian Thiel, Christian Grueneberg
Summary: The study aimed to examine the measurement properties of DEMMI in rehabilitation inpatients with neurological conditions. Results indicate that DEMMI has sufficient validity and reliability in neurorehabilitation, making it a promising generic outcome assessment of mobility capacity.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Raffaella Franciotti, Erica Di Maria, Michele D'Attilio, Giuseppe Aprile, Federica Giulia Cosentino, Vittoria Perrotti
Summary: Swallowing is a complex motor activity that serves important functions in digestion and airway protection. The Iowa Oral Pressure Instrument (IOPI) shows high reliability in diagnosing swallowing disorders and conditions that cause dysphagia. The study finds that maximum tongue pressure (MIP) can be considered a reliable measure of swallowing function in both adults and children. Intervention studies show that experimental tongue training exercises have better outcomes than traditional treatments in improving MIP values.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kalliopi Vrotsou, Mikel Subiza-Perez, Aitana Lertxundi, Itziar Vergara, Itxaso Marti-Carrera, Lourdes Ochoa de Retana, Irene Duo, Jesus Ibarluzea
Summary: Environmental risk factors are a significant public health issue that requires preventive actions and interventions at multiple levels. Increasing the environmental health knowledge of healthcare professionals is crucial. This study aimed to develop an environmental health knowledge tool for healthcare professionals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Danya Bakhbakhi, Dimitrios Siassakos, Anna Davies, Abi Merriel, Katie Barnard, Emma Stead, Clare Shakespeare, James M. N. Duffy, Lisa Hinton, Karolina McDowell, Anna Lyons, Abigail Fraser, Christy Burden, iCHOOSE Collaborat Grp
Summary: The research on interventions after stillbirth diagnosis lacks consistent outcome reporting and evidence improvement. The establishment of a core outcome set is necessary for standardizing outcome collection and reporting in stillbirth care research.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Janine Topp, Christian Apfelbacher, Sonja Stander, Matthias Augustin, Christine Blome
Summary: This systematic review provides an update on measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures for pruritus. The review includes 41 studies evaluating 38 different measures, with mixed results in the methodological quality of the studies. It identifies the most appropriate measures for assessing pruritus severity and pruritus-specific health-related QOL.
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
Alana Rix, Drew Lawrence, Eleanor Raper, Sara Calthorpe, Anne E. Holland, Lara A. Kimmel
Summary: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the measurement properties and clinical utility of instruments used to measure mobility and physical function in patients with hip fracture in acute hospital setting. The Timed Up & Go Test (TUG), Barthel Index (BI), and Cumulated Ambulation Score (CAS) were identified as suitable instruments for measuring mobility and physical function in this patient population.
Review
Dermatology
B. L. Stuart, L. Howells, R. L. Pattinson, J. R. Chalmers, D. Grindlay, N. K. Rogers, E. Grinich, T. Pawlitschek, E. L. Simpson, K. S. Thomas
Summary: The HOME initiative established a core outcome set for eczema clinical trials, including the domain for patient-reported eczema control. A review of validated instruments identified two tools, RECAP and ADCT, as suitable patient-reported outcome instruments for measuring atopic eczema control.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alina Diez-Solinska, Oscar Vegas, Garikoitz Azkona
Summary: This systematic review identified and summarized advances in refining experimental protocols by EU-based research groups from 2011 to 2021, primarily focusing on improvements for mice and receiving national financial support. The findings suggest a clear willingness in the scientific community to enhance the welfare of laboratory animals.
