Validation of case-ascertainment algorithms using health administrative data to identify people who inject drugs in Ontario, Canada
In this study, we validated case-ascertainment algorithms for identifying people who inject drugs using health administrative data in Ontario, Canada. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 22, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Zo ë R. Greenwald, Dan Werb, Jordan J. Feld, Peter C. Austin, Daniel Fridman, Ahmed M. Bayoumi, Tara Gomes, Claire E. Kendall, Lauren Lapointe-Shaw, Ayden I. Scheim, Sofia R. Bartlett, Eric I. Benchimol, Zachary Bouck, Lisa M. Boucher, Christina Greenawa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
An international modified Delphi process supported updating the web-based "Right Review" tool
This study aimed to update the Right Review tool (a web-based decision support tool that guides users through a series of questions for recommending evidence synthesis methods) and establish a common set of questions for the synthesis of both quantitative and qualitative st udies (https://rightreview.knowledgetranslation.net/). (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 22, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Barbara Clyne, Melissa K. Sharp, Michelle O ’ Neill, Danielle Pollock, Rosarie Lynch, Krystle Amog, Mairin Ryan, Susan M. Smith, Kamal Mahtani, Andrew Booth, Christina Godfrey, Zachary Munn, Andrea C. Tricco Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Reporting of Health Equity Considerations in Vaccine Trials for COVID-19: Comment
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Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 21, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Hinpetch Daungsupawong, Viroj Wiwanitkit Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Only half of the authors of overviews of exercise-related interventions use some strategy to manage overlapping primary studies —a meta-research study
The conduct of systematic reviews (SRs) and overviews share several similarities. However, because the unit of analysis for overviews is the SRs, there are some unique challenges. One of the most critical issues to manage when conducting an overview is the overlap of data across the primary studies included in the SRs. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 19, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Ruvistay Gutierrez-Arias, Dawid Pieper, Carole Lunny, Rodrigo Torres-Castro, Ra úl Aguilera-Eguía, Maria-Jose Oliveros, Pamela Seron Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Hierarchical models that address measurement error are needed to evaluate the correlation between treatment effect and control group event rate
To apply a hierarchical model (HM) that addresses measurement error in regression of the treatment effect on the control group event rate (CR). We compare HM to weighted linear regression (WLR) which is subject to measurement error and mathematical coupling. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 18, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: M. Hassan Murad, Haitao Chu, Zhen Wang, Lifeng Lin Tags: Review Source Type: research
Equating and linking PROMIS-29 and SF-36 domains using Rasch modelling
To develop a simple, practical methodology to equate or link equivalent domains of the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System 29-item questionnaire (PROMIS-29) using the Rasch framework. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 11, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Jean-Benoit Hardouin, Joel Coste, Alain Lepl ège, Alexandra Rouquette Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Minimal important change thresholds change over time after knee and hip arthroplasty.
The minimal important change (MIC) reflects what patients, on average, consider the smallest improvement in a score that is important to them. MIC thresholds may vary across patient populations, interventions used, post-treatment time points and derivation methods. We determine and compare MIC thresholds for the Oxford Knee and Hip Score (OKS/OHS) at 3 months postoperatively to 12- and 24-month thresholds in patients undergoing knee or hip arthroplasty. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 5, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Lasse K. Harris, Anders Troelsen, Berend Terluin, Kirill Gromov, Lina H. Ingelsrud Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Reporting of Health Equity Considerations in Vaccine Trials for COVID-19: A Methodological Review
An emerging body of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on COVID-19 vaccines has served as the evidence base for public health decision-making. While it is recommended that RCTs report results by health equity stratifiers to reduce bias in healthcare and gaps in research, it is unknown whether this was done in COVID-19 vaccine trials. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 3, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Roger Kou, Sarah Lopes Sadafi, Rachael Principato, Laura N. Anderson, Romina Brignardello-Petersen, Lawrence Mbuagbaw Tags: Methods for Living Guidelines: Early Guidance based on practical experience Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Table of Contents
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Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
Editors ’ Choice March 2024
Clinical Study Reports (CSRs) are detailed, structured, and often lengthy documents of study conduct and results. They include information and aggregate data that reach well beyond that which may be accommodated within a word-count limited journal report. As concerns around the limitations of journal reports of clinical research have increased, CSRs have been seen as a ‘source of truth’ in relation to the reporting of conduct and results of clinical trials of pharmaceutical agents. Indeed, many international bodies, such as the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftl...
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: David Tovey, Dawid Pieper, Andrea C. Tricco Tags: Editors ’ Choice Source Type: research
Assessing conflict of interest reporting and quality of clinical trials on infant formula: a systematic review
This study aims to assess the quality, risk of bias, and conflicts of interest of clinical trials conducted on the effects of fortified infant formula. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Guadalupe Garcia, M ónica Pérez-Ríos, Alberto Ruano-Ravina, Cristina Candal-Pedreira Tags: Review Source Type: research
Methods used to conceptualise dimensions of health equity impacts of public health interventions in systematic reviews
Our aims were to, first, identify and summarise the use of methods, frameworks, and tools as a conceptual basis for investigating dimensions of equity impacts of public health interventions in systematic reviews including an equity focus. These include PROGRESS-Plus, which identifies key sociodemographic characteristics that determine health outcomes. Second, we aimed to document challenges and opportunities encountered in the application of such methods, as reported in systematic reviews. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Gareth J. Hollands, Emily South, Ian Shemilt, Sandy Oliver, James Thomas, Amanda J. Sowden Tags: Methods for Living Guidelines: Early Guidance based on practical experience Source Type: research
Diagnostic test accuracy in longitudinal study settings: Theoretical approaches with use cases from clinical practice
In this study we evaluate how to estimate diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) correctly in the presence of longitudinal patient data (i.e., repeated test applications per patient). (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Julia B öhnke, Antonia Zapf, Katharina Kramer, Philipp Weber, ELISE Study Group, André Karch, Nicole Rübsamen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Study found increasing use of core outcome sets in Cochrane systematic reviews and identified facilitators and barriers
In 2019, only 7% of Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) cited a core outcome set (COS) in relation to choosing outcomes, even though a relevant COS existed but was not mentioned (or cited) for a further 29% of SRs. Our objectives for the current work were to (1) examine the extent to which authors are currently considering COS to inform outcome choice in Cochrane protocols and completed SRs, and (2) understand author facilitators and barriers to using COS. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 28, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Ian J. Saldanha, Karen L. Hughes, Susanna Dodd, Toby Lasserson, Jamie J. Kirkham, Yuhui Wu, Samuel W. Lucas, Paula R. Williamson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
