SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON THE PSYCHOMETRIC, RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY PROPERTIES OF TRANSLATED NEUROPATHIC PAIN SCREENING TOOLS (DN4, LANSS AND PDQ) 1 JANUARY 2005 – 19 JULY 2019

Background. Different neuropathic pain screening tools (DN4, LANSS and PDQ) have been developed, translated into several local languages, and validated. To determine the reliability of these tools and their ability to differentiate between diagnosing neuropathic pain quality from nociceptive pain, a systematic review was conducted to synchronize properties and suggest the reliability of the translated version of these neuropathic pain-screening tools. Objective. To conduct an evidence-based systematic review to assess the psychometric, reliability and validity of the translated version of DN4, LANSS and PDQ between January 2005 and 2019. Methods. Two independent reviewers adopted the use of online (Internet) search machine (Pubmed, Scopus and Web of science) to search for the relevant articles based on JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) inclusion criteria. Data extracted from the articles were synthesis in tabular form. Results. Twenty-six articles were included from DN4 (n=11), LANSS (n=8) and PDQ (n=4) translated from English language to eight local languages. The sensitivity and specificity of the DN4 studies ranged from 75% to 98% and 37.3% to 96%, respectively. The internal reliability (α) of the translated version of the DN4 ranged from 0.55-0.862. The sensitivity and specificity of the LANSS studies ranged from 75% to 98% and 37.3% to 96%, respectively. The internal reliability (α) of the translated version of the LANSS ranged 0.67-0.96. The sensitivity and specificity of the PDQ studies ranged from 75% to 98% and 37.3% to 96%, respectively. The internal reliability (α) of the translated version of the PDQ ranged 0.81-0.86. Conclusions. All the translated instruments reviewed showed good internal consistency of the items, high sensitivity and Positive predictive value (PPV) but not to a suitable level compared with the original version. Therefore, these screening tools are suggested to be used in conjunction with the clinical testing for appropriate diagnosis of patients with neuropathic pain quality.

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Psoriatic arthritis screening: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Rheumatology ◽

10.1093/rheumatology/key314 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 58 (4) ◽

pp. 692-707 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Nicolas Iragorri ◽

Glen Hazlewood ◽

Braden Manns ◽

Vishva Danthurebandara ◽

Eldon Spackman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Psoriatic Arthritis ◽

Sensitivity And Specificity ◽

Screening Tool ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Risk Of Bias ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Screening Questionnaire ◽

Psa Screening ◽

Early Psoriatic Arthritis

Abstract Objective To systematically review the accuracy and characteristics of different questionnaire-based PsA screening tools. Methods A systematic review of MEDLINE, Excerpta Medical Database, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Web of Science was conducted to identify studies that evaluated the accuracy of self-administered PsA screening tools for patients with psoriasis. A bivariate meta-analysis was used to pool screening tool-specific accuracy estimates (sensitivity and specificity). Heterogeneity of the diagnostic odds ratio was evaluated through meta-regression. All full-text records were assessed for risk of bias with the QUADAS 2 tool. Results A total of 2280 references were identified and 130 records were assessed for full-text review, of which 42 were included for synthesis. Of these, 27 were included in quantitative syntheses. Of the records, 37% had an overall low risk of bias. Fourteen different screening tools and 104 separate accuracy estimates were identified. Pooled sensitivity and specificity estimates were calculated for the Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Evaluation (cut-off = 44), Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Evaluation (47), Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screening (8), Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (3) and Early Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Questionnaire (3). The Early Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Questionnaire reported the highest sensitivity and specificity (0.85 each). The I2 for the diagnostic odds ratios varied between 76 and 90.1%. Meta-regressions were conducted, in which the age, risk of bias for patient selection and the screening tool accounted for some of the observed heterogeneity. Conclusions Questionnaire-based tools have moderate accuracy to identify PsA among psoriasis patients. The Early Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Questionnaire appears to have slightly better accuracy compared with the Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screening, Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool and Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Evaluation. An economic evaluation could model the uncertainty and estimate the cost-effectiveness of PsA screening programs that use different tools.

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Translation, adaptation, and cross-language validation of student: thinking about my homework scale (STP)

International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare ◽

10.1108/ijhrh-05-2017-0019 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 296-309 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Muhammad Aqeel ◽

Humaira Jami ◽

Ammar Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

English Language ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Student Thinking ◽

School Involvement ◽

Content Type ◽

Back Translation ◽

Good Internal Consistency ◽

Cross Language

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish the reliability and validity of an expended scale with translation, adaptation and cross-language validation of the student: thinking about my homework (STP) (Bareno, 1997; Hoover-Dempsey et al., 1999; Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler, 2005). Design/methodology/approach Response items rating are made from four-point Likert-type scales ranging from the 1 (never) to 4 (always). This study includes two versions of the scale: mother’s school involvement version (STPM) and father’s school Involvement version (STPF). Both versions have been translated from English language into Urdu language with a sample of 200 students. Standard back translation method was used for translation and adaption of the scale (Brislin, 1976; Hambleton, 1994). The ages of the students ranged from 12 to 18 years. Findings The overall scale has good internal consistency reliability. Exploratory factor analysis was performed to explore covert and novel configuration of these versions (father’s school involvement and mother’s school involvement). Results revealed that mother’s school involvement consisted of 21 items, and father’s school involvement consisted of 22 items. Originality/value The investigated scale provides assessment of father’s and mother’s school involvement, respectively, in order to achieve better understanding of family’s role in academics.

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Nutritional Risk Screening Tools for Elderly Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review

10.20944/preprints202008.0382.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

David Franciole de Oliveira Silva ◽

Severina Carla Vieira Cunha Lima ◽

Karine Cavalcanti Mauricio Sena-Evangelista ◽

Dirce Marchioni ◽

Ricardo Ney Cobucci ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Predictive Validity ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Nutritional Risk ◽

Measurement Properties ◽

Nutritional Screening ◽

Risk Screening ◽

Nrs 2002 ◽

Nutritional Risk Screening

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with high risk of malnutrition, primarily in elderly people; assessing nutritional risk using appropriate screening tools is critical. This systematic review identified applicable tools and assessed their measurement properties. Literature was searched in the MEDLINE, Embase, and LILACS databases. Four studies conducted in China met the eligibility criteria. Sample sizes ranged from six to 182, and participants’ ages from 65 to 87 years. Seven nutritional screening and assessment tools were used: the Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS-2002), Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), MNA-short form (MNA-sf), Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), Nutritional Risk Index (NRI), Geriatric NRI (GNRI), and modified Nutrition Risk in the Critically ill (mNUTRIC) score. Nutritional risk was identified in 27.5% to 100% of participants. The NRS-2002, MNA, MNA-sf, NRI, and MUST demonstrated high sensitivity; the MUST had better specificity. The MNA and MUST demonstrated better criterion validity. The MNA-sf demonstrated better predictive validity for poor appetite and weight loss; the NRS-2002 demonstrated better predictive validity for prolonged hospitalization. mNUTRIC score demonstrated good predictive validity for hospital mortality. Most instruments demonstrate high sensitivity for identifying nutritional risk, but none are acknowledged as the best for nutritional screening in elderly COVID-19 patients.

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Accuracy of Non-Contrast MRI for the Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.12669/pjms.38.3.5142 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Liping Lu ◽

Xuming Pan

Keyword(s):

Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Sensitivity And Specificity ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Positive Likelihood Ratio ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Chronic Viral Hepatitis ◽

Significant Heterogeneity ◽

Chi Square ◽

Creative Commons

Non-contrast MRI is used for identifying patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), especially among high-risk patients with cirrhosis or chronic viral hepatitis. The accuracy of non-contrast MRI has been investigated with varying results. We performed this meta-analysis to consolidate the evidence on the accuracy of non-contrast MRI for the detection of HCC. We conducted a systematic search in the databases of PubMed Central, SCOPUS, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane from inception till November 2020. We used the STATA software “Midas” package for meta-analysis. We included 15 studies with 3,756 patients. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of non-contrast MRI for HCC detection were 84% (95%CI, 78%-88%) and 94% (95%CI, 91%-97%). The positive likelihood ratio was 14.9 (95% CI, 9.0-24.7) and the negative one 0.17 (0.12-0.23). The overall quality of the studies was high. We found significant heterogeneity based on chi-square test results and I2 statistic > 75%. Deek’s test showed the absence of publication bias. We found that non-contrast MRI has high sensitivity and specificity as a tool for detecting HCC. Studies exploring its accuracy in different ethnic populations are required to strengthen the evidence. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.3.5142 How to cite this:Lu L, Pan X. Accuracy of Non-Contrast MRI for the Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pak J Med Sci. 2022;38(3):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.38.3.5142 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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Diagnostic Accuracy of Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy for the Diagnosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182312390 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (23) ◽

pp. 12390

Author(s):

Sneha Sethi ◽

Xiangqun Ju ◽

Richard M. Logan ◽

Paul Sambrook ◽

Robert A. McLaughlin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽

Diagnostic Accuracy ◽

Sensitivity And Specificity ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Risk Of Bias ◽

Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy ◽

Confocal Laser ◽

Likelihood Ratios

Background: Advances in treatment approaches for patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) have been unsuccessful in preventing frequent recurrences and distant metastases, leading to a poor prognosis. Early detection and prevention enable an improved 5-year survival and better prognosis. Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (CLE) is a non-invasive imaging instrument that could enable an earlier diagnosis and possibly help in reducing unnecessary invasive surgical procedures. Objective: To present an up to date systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the diagnostic accuracy of CLE in diagnosing OSCC. Materials and Methods. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were explored up to 30 June 2021, to collect articles concerning the diagnosis of OSCC through CLE. Screening: data extraction and appraisal was done by two reviewers. The quality of the methodology followed by the studies included in this review was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) tool. A random effects model was used for the meta-analysis. Results: Six studies were included, leading to a total number of 361 lesions in 213 patients. The pooled sensitivity and specificity were 95% (95% CI, 92–97%; I2 = 77.5%) and 93% (95% CI, 90–95%; I2 = 68.6%); the pooled positive likelihood ratios and negative likelihood ratios were 10.85 (95% CI, 5.4–21.7; I2 = 55.9%) and 0.08 (95% CI, 0.03–0.2; I2 = 83.5%); and the pooled diagnostic odds ratio was 174.45 (95% CI, 34.51–881.69; I2 = 73.6%). Although risk of bias and heterogeneity is observed, this study validates that CLE may have a noteworthy clinical influence on the diagnosis of OSCC, through its high sensitivity and specificity. Conclusions: This review indicates an exceptionally high sensitivity and specificity of CLE for diagnosing OSCC. Whilst it is a promising diagnostic instrument, the limited number of existing studies and potential risk of bias of included studies does not allow us to draw firm conclusions. A conclusive inference can be drawn when more studies, possibly with homogeneous methodological approach, are performed.

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Accuracy of Algorithms and Visual Inspection for Detection of Trigger Asynchrony in Critical Patients : A Systematic Review

Critical Care Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2021/6942497 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Monique Bandeira ◽

Alícia Almeida ◽

Lívia Melo ◽

Pedro Henrique de Moura ◽

Emanuelle Olympia Ribeiro Silva ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Sensitivity And Specificity ◽

Visual Inspection ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Esophageal Pressure ◽

Reference Standards ◽

Reference List ◽

Predictive Values ◽

Critical Patients ◽

Meta Analyses

Objective. This study aimed to summarize the accuracy of the different methods for detecting trigger asynchrony at the bedside in mechanically ventilated patients. Method. A systematic review was conducted from 1990 to 2020 in PubMed, Lilacs, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases. The reference list of the identified studies, reviews, and meta-analyses was also manually searched for relevant studies. The reference standards were esophageal pressure catheter and/or electrical activity of the diaphragm. Studies were assessed following the QUADAS-2 recommendations, while the review was prepared according to the PRISMA criteria. Results. One thousand one hundred and eleven studies were selected, and four were eligible for analysis. Esophageal pressure was the predominant reference standard, while visual inspection and algorithms/software comprised index tests. The trigger asynchrony, ineffective expiratory effort, double triggering, and reverse triggering were analyzed. Sensitivity and specificity ranged from 65.2% to 99% and 80% to 100%, respectively. Positive predictive values reached 80.3 to 100%, while the negative predictive values reached 92 to 100%. Accuracy could not be calculated for most studies. Conclusion. Algorithms/software validated directly or indirectly using reference standards present high sensitivity and specificity, with a diagnostic power similar to visual inspection of experts.

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Systematic Review: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity of Maternal/Caregiver Attachment and Bonding Screening Tools for Clinical Use

Journal of Pediatric Health Care ◽

10.1016/j.pedhc.2019.04.018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 663-674 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Therese L. Mathews ◽

Margaret R. Emerson ◽

Tiffany A. Moore ◽

Alissa Fial ◽

Kathleen M. Hanna

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Clinical Use ◽

Caregiver Attachment

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Is jaw fractal dimension a reliable biomarker for osteoporosis screening? A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy studies

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology ◽

10.1259/dmfr.20210365 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Davi de Sá Cavalcante ◽

Paulo Goberlânio de Barros Silva ◽

Francisco Samuel Rodrigues Carvalho ◽

Ana Rosa Pinto Quidute ◽

Lúcio Mitsuo Kurita ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Fractal Dimension ◽

Sensitivity And Specificity ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Grey Literature ◽

High Sensitivity ◽

Total Sample ◽

Control Group ◽

Test Accuracy ◽

Osteoporosis Screening

Objective: To summarize the evidence on the feasibility of maxillomandibular imaging exams-related fractal dimension (FD) in screening patients with osteoporosis. Methods: This registered systematic review followed the PRISMA-DTA statement. High sensitivity search strategies were developed for six primary databases and grey literature. QUADAS-2 items evaluated the risk of bias, and the GRADE approach assessed the evidence certainty. Results: From 1,034 records initially identified through database searching, four studies were included (total sample of 747 patients [osteoporosis, 136; control group, 611]). The meta-analysis showed that the overall sensitivity and specificity of the FD were 86.17 and 72.68%, respectively. In general, all studies showed low RoB and applicability concern. The certainty of the evidence was very low to moderate. Conclusions: This systematic review showed that the jaw-related FD presented sensitivity and specificity values higher than 70%, and its sensitivity in osteoporosis screening was a better parameter than specificity.

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Detection of Raised Intracranial Pressure in Craniosynostosis using Optical Coherence Tomography: A Systematic Review Protocol

10.21203/rs.2.22649/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sohaib R Rufai ◽

Noor ul Owase Jeelani ◽

Rebecca J McLean

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Intracranial Pressure ◽

Sensitivity And Specificity ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Raised Intracranial Pressure ◽

Systematic Review Protocol ◽

Review Protocol

Abstract Introduction Craniosynostosis is characterised by the premature fusion of cranial sutures. This can be associated with raised intracranial pressure (ICP), which can lead to developmental delay, visual impairment and death. Treatment involves surgical expansion of the skull vault. There is no consensus over who to treat and when. Intracranial pressure is difficult to estimate in a child and existing methods possess sub-optimal diagnostic accuracy to be employed as screening tools. Here, we propose a systematic review protocol to examine the role of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in early detection of raised ICP in craniosynostosis. Methods Electronic searches in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE and Embase will identify studies featuring OCT in detecting raised ICP in children with craniosynostosis. Two independent researchers will identify studies for inclusion using a screening questionnaire. Quality will be assessed using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies. The primary outcome measure is the sensitivity and specificity of OCT in detecting raised ICP in children with craniosynostosis. Secondary outcomes measures include the sensitivity and specificity of other surrogate measures for raised ICP, OCT parameters used and normal ranges for ICP reported. A formal narrative synthesis with descriptive statistics will be presented. Discussion The proposed study will be the first to examine the role of optical coherence tomography in the early recognition of raised intracranial pressure in craniosynostosis, thereby addressing an important clinical problem in paediatric ophthalmology and craniofacial surgery. This systematic review protocol provides transparency to the proposed methods and reduces the possibility of duplication. The proposed methods reflect those prescribed by the Cochrane Collaboration. Systematic review registration International Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) number CRD42019147693

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Information and Communication Technologies to Support Early Screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Children ◽

10.3390/children8020093 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 93

Author(s):

Lorenzo Desideri ◽

Patricia Pérez-Fuster ◽

Gerardo Herrera

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Digital Libraries ◽

English Language ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Early Screening

The aim of this systematic review is to identify recent digital technologies used to detect early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in preschool children (i.e., up to six years of age). A systematic literature search was performed for English language articles and conference papers indexed in Pubmed, PsycInfo, ERIC, CINAHL, WoS, IEEE, and ACM digital libraries up until January 2020. A follow-up search was conducted to cover the literature published until December 2020 for the usefulness and interest in this area of research during the Covid-19 emergency. In total, 2427 articles were initially retrieved from databases search. Additional 481 articles were retrieved from follow-up search. Finally, 28 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The studies included involved four main interface modalities: Natural User Interface (e.g., eye trackers), PC or mobile, Wearable, and Robotics. Most of the papers included (n = 20) involved the use of Level 1 screening tools. Notwithstanding the variability of the solutions identified, psychometric information points to considering available technologies as promising supports in clinical practice to detect early sign of ASD in young children. Further research is needed to understand the acceptability and increase use rates of technology-based screenings in clinical settings.

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