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
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Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research
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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
An exemplary reanalysis of coronary CT angiography diagnostic meta-analyses shows insufficient data sharing and incorrect sensitivity and specificity estimates
To systematically evaluate the reproducibility of primary data and, the reproducibility and correctness of pooled sensitivity and specificity estimates reported in a sample of diagnostic meta-analyses. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 28, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Felicitas Vogelgesang, Maria H. Coenen, Sabine Schueler, Peter Schlattmann, Marc Dewey Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Methods used to develop the SPIRIT 2024 and CONSORT 2024 Statements
To describe, and explain the rationale for, the methods used and decisions made during development of the updated SPIRIT 2024 and CONSORT 2024 reporting guidelines. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 28, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Ruth Tunn, Isabelle Boutron, An-Wen Chan, Gary S. Collins, Asbj ørn Hróbjartsson, David Moher, Kenneth F. Schulz, Jennifer A. de Beyer, Camilla Hansen Nejstgaard, Lasse Østengaard, Sally Hopewell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Misleading presentations in functional food trials led by contract research organizations were frequently observed in Japan : meta-epidemiological study
This study looked into how well contract research organizations (CROs) in Japan manage clinical trials for functional foods, which are foods that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition, and how the results of these trials are communicated to consumers. We focused on trials registered by the top five CROs in two major clinical trial registries and analyzed the press releases and advertisements for the food products based on these trials. We found that many of the trial reports had a high risk of bias, mainly because they only reported selected outcomes that were favorable. Furthermore, our study found that both the sci...
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Hidehiro Someko, Norio Yamamoto, Tatsuya Ito, Tomoharu Suzuki, Takahiro Tsuge, Hajime Yabuzaki, Eisuke Dohi, Yuki Kataoka Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A methodological review of the high-dimensional propensity score in comparative-effectiveness and safety-of-interventions research finds incomplete reporting relative to algorithm development and robustness
This study assessed the methodology and reporting of the hdPS in comparative effectiveness and safety research. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Guillaume Louis Martin, Camille Petri, Julian Rozenberg, No émie Simon, David Hajage, Julien Kirchgesner, Florence Tubach, Louis Létinier, Agnès Dechartres Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Core outcome set developers should consider and specify the level of granularity of outcome domains
In current core outcome set (COS) development practice, there seems to be variation regarding the level of granularity of outcome domains within the same and between different COS. The chosen granularity of domains has consequences for definitions and interpretation of domains and instrument development. (Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Jan Kottner, Dorcas Beaton, Mike Clarke, Susanna Dodd, Jamie Kirkham, Toni Lange, Robby Nieuwlaat, Jochen Schmitt, Peter Tugwell, Paula Williamson Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
