• This field of sports medicine/sports physiotherapy urgently needs larger, high-quality studies with pain and function among the potential primary outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • Two reviewers independently assessed each study's quality and extracted data on the study population, study design, intervention characteristics and adverse patient outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • 5) Outcomes were described in terms of P I,max inspiratory muscle endurance, dyspnoea rating, 6- or 12-min walking distance (6- or 12MWD) and/or heath-related quality of life. (ersjournals.com)
  • Ratings of the quality of the AGREE domains are good predictors of outcomes associated with implementation of guidelines. (cmaj.ca)
  • This study aims to perform a systematic overview of AI applications in mental health in terms of methodologies, data, outcomes, performance, and quality. (jmir.org)
  • Assessing the value of interventions for high-cost users, where quality of life outcomes may not align with people's preferences (including people living with multiple long-term conditions who have uncoordinated care). (nihr.ac.uk)
  • To describe experiences with purchasing arrangements and payment methods and how they have been used to improve quality and better health outcomes for people with chronic conditions. (who.int)
  • Scoping review of the literature and other systematic reviews were conducted to identify the effects of payment methods on process quality and outcomes for chronic care. (who.int)
  • Community members can be systematically engaged in assessing the quality of a community-engaged initiative, measuring its outcomes, and identifying opportunities for improvement. (cdc.gov)
  • Primary outcomes The primary outcomes were methodological themes and processes on how to address equity issues in guideline development. (bvsalud.org)
  • The findings address the need to invest in high-quality research standards in order to identify interventions that have a real impact on patient safety. (bmj.com)
  • For several patient-safety interventions that are implemented worldwide, there is a lack of high-quality studies in which these interventions are evaluated. (bmj.com)
  • There is little guidance for developing and optimizing brief message content for use in mobile device-delivered interventions. (jmir.org)
  • Results Sixty systematic reviews with moderate to high quality were included. (bmj.com)
  • The quality of the methods of the included meta-analyses using A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) and the methodological quality of the RCTs using AMSTAR-Plus. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • Guidelines are shown first (sorted by year), followed by reviews (with reviews published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews appearing before reviews published in other journals, both sorted by year), and then trials (from highest quality to lowest quality). (pedro.org.au)
  • The main purpose of this chapter is the comparison of differences between results of three methods used for quality evaluation of individual e-banking services. (irma-international.org)
  • By using explicit systematic review methods and linking our findings to a standardized taxonomy of BCTs, we have described a novel approach for the development of digital message content. (jmir.org)
  • Eight case studies were commissioned to describe implementation arrangements for payment methods that reward quality in chronic care in Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Indonesia, South Africa and Spain. (who.int)
  • In any case, qualitative methods produce a large amount of data (texts, sound or video recordings, photos, drawings, etc.), which has to be reduced to its meaning by interpreting the content. (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, it was suggested that the choice of outcome measures and methodological quality might influence the efficacy of IMT 2 , 3 . (ersjournals.com)
  • From these nine studies, each reviewer extracted information about outcome measures and statistical and methodological quality. (bmj.com)
  • Development of outcome measures (e.g. quality of life / wellbeing including for example the relationship between Adult Social Care Outcome Tool (ASCOT) and EQ-5D). (nihr.ac.uk)
  • Eligible studies were abstracted, assessed for methodological quality, and pooled with relative risk for categorical data and weighted mean difference for continuous data. (bmj.com)
  • Quality of studies was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. (bmj.com)
  • Results 48 studies with fair quality, enrolling 1 896 859 patients, were included in the meta-analysis. (bmj.com)
  • The methodological quality of each of the included studies was evaluated by two independent reviewers (F. Lötters and B. van Tol) using a modification of the framework for methodological quality used by Smith et al . (ersjournals.com)
  • Studies were of variable methodological quality. (bmj.com)
  • Statistical concerns in dream studies are another cause of methodological issues. (wikipedia.org)
  • The methodological quality of the included literature was evaluated using the Quality Assessment Tool for Case Series Studies. (medrxiv.org)
  • While the strengths of this PRU are in methodological development, its programme should include applied studies. (nihr.ac.uk)
  • the sample consisted of six studies, highlighting the protocols implemented by quality improvement projects and the use of electronic warning systems for clinical deterioration. (bvsalud.org)
  • As examples of methodological approaches the article selects the development of grounded theory, replication of studies, and triangulation. (bvsalud.org)
  • The poor methodological quality of these studies was addressed. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 3 ] The studies were significantly heterogeneous in terms of quality. (medscape.com)
  • Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Methodological publications were included if they provided checklists/frameworks on when, how and to what extent equity should be incorporated in CPGs. (bvsalud.org)
  • The methodological qualities of the published studies ranged from marginal to average. (cdc.gov)
  • When information about the reliability and validity of measurements is available (see Data Quality Assessment), it is possible to apply statistical techniques to correct for measurement error. (europeansocialsurvey.org)
  • By processing statistical data obtained from environment quality monitoring, we have observed that, in some cases, there is a lack of correlation between different legislation regarding environment protection. (envirotech-online.com)
  • Methodological quality of retrieved RCTs was assessed. (bmj.com)
  • The content validity of the included RCTs was considered good in 9 (53%) meta-analyses. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • To review the content, data quality, and research potential of the DNPR. (nih.gov)
  • Acquire highly focused and affordable Cutting-Edge Peer-Reviewed Research Content through a selection of 17 topic-focused e-Book Collections discounted up to 90%, compared to list prices. (igi-global.com)
  • It will inform current collaborative efforts aimed at the development of evidence-informed integrative automated systems for conducting high quality SRs in healthcare research. (bmj.com)
  • This brief introduces the methodological series Conducting Research with Adolescents from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), outlining key research themes, intervention types, and their associated methodological implications. (unicef-irc.org)
  • Building on the recent Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, these briefs provide an overview of the methodological quality of research on adolescents. (unicef-irc.org)
  • Meta-ethnography is used widely in health research, but reporting is often poor quality and this discourages trust in and use of its findings. (nih.gov)
  • When a PEDro search is conducted, the results of the search are presented in a particular order to encourage users to click on more synthesised and higher-quality research within the search results. (pedro.org.au)
  • These programs consist of cooperative projects and collaborative research on analytical and methodological issues, technical assistance, consultations, training, information exchange, and liaising with multinational agencies. (cdc.gov)
  • Are able to account for how the quality of qualitative research is assessed. (lu.se)
  • Are able to assess the quality of a research design or pieces of research. (lu.se)
  • Are able to critically analyze and critique the various aspects of how the quality of research is assessed. (lu.se)
  • Two additional aspects of the course involve how to critically assess research work in terms of quality, and how to discuss the various ethical aspects of social research in general and management research in particular. (lu.se)
  • To assess readiness to return to play and the risk for reinjury, a test battery, including strength tests, hop tests and measurement of movement quality, should be used. (bmj.com)
  • Other quality control measures were put in place to ensure the reliability of siRNA data collected. (essaywriter.org)
  • After stratification by sepsis category (with or without organ failure), in-hospital mortality was compared between a full compliance ( all quality performance measures achieved) and an incomplete compliance group. (bmj.com)
  • Full compliance instead of incomplete compliance with sepsis quality performance measures was associated with a greater reduction in in-hospital mortality in ED patients with sepsis (without acute organ failure) as well as patients with severe sepsis/septic shock. (bmj.com)
  • The content and structure of the PhD education at the Faculty of Humanities is determined by the faculty's PhD programme. (uib.no)
  • Together with the Regulations for the degree philoisophia doctor (PhD) at the University of Bergen, the programme set the framework for the content and implementation of the PhD training at the Faculty of Humanities. (uib.no)
  • We compared the impact on mortality of implementing a quality improvement programme among ED patients with a suspected infection with or without acute organ failure. (bmj.com)
  • A range of pedagogical frameworks for teaching and learning, and assessment (including the NSW Quality Teaching Framework) are explored. (edu.au)
  • Based on the questions or items from checklists/frameworks (unit of analysis), content analysis was conducted to identify themes and questions/items were grouped into these themes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Objectives Considering equity into guidelines presents methodological challenges. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Survey Quality Predictor (SQP) allows to predict the reliability and validity of survey questions. (europeansocialsurvey.org)
  • Meta-analytic evidence of high methodological quality and content validity of included trials is currently lacking for qigong and tai chi. (qigonginstitute.org)
  • Finally, there was a need to establish the fundamentals of construct validity - in other words, whether the AGREE items could measure what they purport to measure, and that is variability in quality of practice guidelines. (cmaj.ca)
  • After a literature review, and face and content validity testing, a 38-item questionnaire was developed and tested on a sample of 161 pregnant women. (who.int)
  • This study leverages a survey experiment in the lead up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election to evaluate how partisan biases, poll results, and their methodological quality interact to shape people's assessments of polling accuracy and electoral expectations. (annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org)
  • Data extraction Two independent reviewers determined inclusion, assessed study quality and undertook data extraction, discrepancies resolved by a third. (bmj.com)
  • In addition, methodological approaches and recommendations for communication and dissemination will be included. (cdc.gov)
  • although methodological advances are increasing, collaboration between social and political scientists and methodologists is fundamental to spread the application of new tools. (europeansocialsurvey.org)
  • The bespoke eMERGe Reporting Guidance, which incorporates new methodological developments and advances the methodology, can help researchers to report the important aspects of meta-ethnography. (nih.gov)
  • Technological limitations also pose methodological problems. (wikipedia.org)
  • Literature was screened on title and/or abstract contents. (ersjournals.com)
  • On the basis of a methodological framework, a critical review was performed and summary effect-sizes were calculated by applying fixed and random effects models. (ersjournals.com)
  • The film was produced and distributed within the framework of the Swedish Film Institute's policies regarding valuable art and quality film. (lu.se)
  • Methodological quality was generally unclear or had a low risk of bias. (hindawi.com)
  • The content of SMS text messages is a crucial intervention feature for promoting behavior change, but it is often unclear what the rationale is for chosen wording or any underlying mechanisms targeted for behavioral change. (jmir.org)
  • View Methodological Aspects of the Evaluation of Individual E-Banking Services for Selected Banks in Poland on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information. (irma-international.org)
  • What are possible trade-offs between quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and other aspects of value in health? (nihr.ac.uk)
  • All trials indexed in PEDro are assessed for methodological quality and completeness of data reporting using the 10-point PEDro scale. (pedro.org.au)
  • These ratings are used to rank search results, with the highest quality trials appearing first. (pedro.org.au)
  • Methodological considerations related to DNPR data were reviewed. (nih.gov)
  • Improving the quality of care for people with chronic conditions is central to advancing universal health coverage, given the large burden of premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases. (who.int)
  • Besides differences in training strategy and methodological quality, patient characteristics, such as degree of hyperinflation, severity of airway obstruction and respiratory muscle weakness, might also influence the efficacy of IMT. (ersjournals.com)
  • The sleep laboratory environment is another major source of methodological issues. (wikipedia.org)
  • Conclusions For disadvantaged population-specific CPGs, eight important methodological issues identified in this review should be considered when including equity in CPGs under the guidance of a scientific guideline development manual. (bvsalud.org)
  • Data were extracted, and the Cochrane "risk of bias" tool was used to assess methodological quality. (hindawi.com)
  • Partisan biases are mitigated when the polls themselves vary in objective indicators of quality: while more educated respondents are more likely to identify high-quality polls accurately, low education respondents' bias was reduced when they encountered polls with varying methodological quality. (annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org)
  • Only two schemes were independently evaluated and peer reviewed, and these evaluations faced important methodological challenges, including selection bias. (who.int)
  • The new version of the instrument is designed to assess the quality of practice guidelines across the spectrum of health, provide direction on guideline development, and guide what specific information ought to be reported in guidelines. (cmaj.ca)
  • care protocols boost professionals' adherence to official recommendations for the management of sepsis in the hospital environment and the development of evidence-based nursing care, contributing to improve quality indicators and reduce mortality among patients with sepsis. (bvsalud.org)
  • Clinical practice guidelines, which are systematically developed statements aimed at helping people make clinical, policy-related and system-related decisions, 1 , 2 frequently vary widely in quality. (cmaj.ca)
  • Based on these results and three rounds of interpretation and consensus by the consortium, several refinements were made to the items and supporting documents, culminating in the release of AGREE II, which consists of 23 items, two overall assessment items and a user's manual (see Appendix 1, available at www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/cmaj.090449/DC1 ). (cmaj.ca)
  • Quality assessment revealed important flaws in the process of AI application and data preprocessing pipelines. (jmir.org)
  • Results The adapted cost estimates varied considerably, while adapted quality-adjusted life-years did not differ much, when matched with the Indian reference study. (bmj.com)
  • Study objective Sepsis quality improvement programmes typically focus on severe sepsis (ie, with acute organ failure). (bmj.com)
  • The methodological quality of each study is summarised in Supplementary file S5. (newideas.net)
  • High antioxidant intake significantly reduced the incidence of Alzheimer 's disease (RR = 0.85, 95% CI 0.79-0.92 I 2 = 45.5%), and we additionally carried out subgroup analyses by nutrient type, diet or supplement, region, and study quality score. (iospress.com)
  • Urriola R, Larrain N. Effect of the payment mix for primary care services on the quality of chronic care in Chile: case study. (who.int)
  • However, quality of ED care might be improved if these programmes included patients whose progression to severe sepsis could still be prevented (ie, infection without acute organ failure). (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions Sepsis quality improvement programmes should incorporate ED patients in earlier stages of sepsis given the potential to reduce in-hospital mortality among this population. (bmj.com)
  • Sepsis quality improvement programmes typically focus on severe sepsis. (bmj.com)
  • Quality improvement programmes should incorporate recommendations for ED patients with earlier stages of sepsis given the improved survival that can be achieved. (bmj.com)
  • Quality improvement programmes such as the 'Surviving Sepsis Campaign' primarily focus on the quality of care administered to intensive care unit (ICU) patients with severe sepsis and septic shock. (bmj.com)
  • mapear los protocolos de atención utilizados por las enfermeras para identificar de forma temprana la sepsis en el ambiente hospitalario. (bvsalud.org)
  • los protocolos asistenciales impulsan la adherencia de los profesionales a las recomendaciones oficiales para el manejo de la sepsis en el ámbito hospitalario y el desarrollo de cuidados de enfermería basados en evidencias, contribuyendo a mejorar los indicadores de calidad y reducir la mortalidad entre los pacientes con sepsis. (bvsalud.org)
  • This presentation will focus on the evidence available on automated tools that support the screening, data extraction, quality appraisal and write-up phases of SRs. (bmj.com)
  • Based on rigorous methodologies, the result of the collaboration's efforts was the original AGREE instrument, which is a 23-item tool comprising six quality-related domains that was released in 2003 ( www.agreetrust.org ). (cmaj.ca)
  • and - The big challenges that persist for their broad adoption throughout the Region and for continuous quality improvement of the methodologies, technologies, and contents operated in the VHL. (bvsalud.org)
  • Today, high content screening uses a combination of automated microscopy and quantity analysis to increase the speed at which results are arrived at. (essaywriter.org)
  • While there are several articles in the literature that discuss the contents of these publications, no comparative bibliometric analysis has ever been conducted on them. (ciaonet.org)
  • Policy makers in health and social care need evidence to inform allocation and use of resources to maximise health, quality of life and independence. (nihr.ac.uk)
  • Importance of health as a determinant of the standard of living both directly and indirectly with impact on other determinants of quality of life. (nihr.ac.uk)
  • Key facilitating and inhibiting factors included those related to governance, service delivery, quality standards, the health information infrastructure, as well as the financial and regulatory environments. (who.int)
  • 1 Declaration of Alma-Ata: International Conference on Primary Health Care, Alma-Ata, USSR, 6-12 September 1978 (https://www.who.int/publications/almaata_declaration_en.pdf, accessed 28 October 2019). (who.int)
  • Through these efforts, NCHS seeks to improve the availability of and advance the quality and comparability of health data in the United States and other countries. (cdc.gov)
  • There is global recognition of the need for better quality evidence-informed information to improve patient care and health systems. (who.int)
  • Since the mid 1990s, both the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and editors of biomedical and other health science journals have sought to raise the quality and profile of journals in the Region. (who.int)
  • Data extraction and quality appraisal were undertaken independently by two reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus or by arbitration by a third reviewer if necessary. (bmj.com)
  • AI was typically applied to evaluate quality of treatments (n=44) or stratify patients into subgroups and clusters (n=31). (jmir.org)
  • Setting Content analysis of methodological publications. (bvsalud.org)
  • Publications were critically appraised using preset quality criteria. (bvs.br)
  • How editors accomplish these goals while maintaining high standards and control ing quality is subject to increasing challenges. (who.int)
  • To remedy this gap, we have undertaken a methodological systematic review. (bmj.com)
  • We identified 46 promising BCTs related to medication adherence in type 2 diabetes on which the content of brief messages delivered through mobile devices to improve adherence could be based. (jmir.org)
  • 3 , 4 A strategy was needed to differentiate among guidelines and ensure that those of the highest quality are implemented. (cmaj.ca)
  • After content analysis, questions were grouped into eight themes ('scoping questions', 'searching relevant evidence', 'appraising evidence and recommendations', 'formulating recommendations', 'monitoring implementation', 'providing a flow chart to include equity in CPGs', and 'others: reporting of guidelines and comments from stakeholders' for CPG developers and 'assessing the quality of CPGs' for CPG users). (bvsalud.org)
  • This paper describes the PEDro scale (methodological quality checklist), PEDro contents, who uses PEDro, searching, browsing the latest content, and developing skills in evidence-based physiotherapy. (pedro.org.au)
  • 6 7 Furthermore, the number of hospital staff and their level of expertise may contribute to gaps in the quality of care during off-hours. (bmj.com)
  • Purchasing for quality chronic care: summary report. (who.int)
  • Purchasing for quality chronic care: policy brief series. (who.int)
  • The program regulates matters regarding admission, structure and content, completion and quality assurance. (uib.no)
  • Twenty-four registries reported collecting additional variables including data from asthma questionnaires (10 Asthma Control Questionnaire, 20 Asthma Control Test, 11 Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, and 4 EuroQol 5-dimension 5-level Questionnaire). (bvsalud.org)
  • Meta-ethnography reporting guidance is needed to improve reporting quality. (nih.gov)
  • Après un examen de la littérature et le test de la validité apparente et de la validité de contenu, un questionnaire en 38 items a été élaboré et testé sur un échantillon de 161 femmes enceintes. (who.int)
  • Expand the breadth and improve the quality of resources available to patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Provides students with the methodological basis for teaching music in secondary schools. (edu.au)