scholarly journals The measurement properties of the Adolescent Depression Rating Scale (ADRS) and the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS) in youth with major depressive disorder (MDD): a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvina Asif Jiwani ◽  
Jaycie Dalson ◽  
Ami Baba ◽  
Emma Stallwood ◽  
Karolin Rose Krause ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Quality Evidence

The objectives of this review are to determine if the ADRS and the QIDS have sufficient measurement properties according to the COSMIN guidelines, to evaluate the quality of this evidence, and to determine whether these OMIs meet at least minimum COSMIN criteria to support their use in youth with MDD and consideration for inclusion in a COS for this population (i.e., sufficient content validity (any level) AND at least low quality evidence for sufficient internal consistency).

scholarly journals Measurement properties of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in hyperhidrosis: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Gabes ◽  
Helge Knüttel ◽  
Gesina Kann ◽  
Christina Tischer ◽  
Christian J. Apfelbacher
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Quality Evidence ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Quality Evidence

Abstract Purpose To critically appraise, compare and summarize the quality of all existing PROMs that have been validated in hyperhidrosis to at least some extend by applying the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) methodology. Thereby, we aim to give a recommendation for the use of PROMs in future clinical trials in hyperhidrosis. Methods We considered studies evaluating, describing or comparing measurement properties of PROMs as eligible. A systematic literature search in three big databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science) was performed. We assessed the methodological quality of each included study using the COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist. Furthermore, we applied predefined quality criteria for good measurement properties and finally, graded the quality of the evidence. Results Twenty-four articles reporting on 13 patient-reported outcome measures were included. Three instruments can be further recommended for use. They showed evidence for sufficient content validity and moderate- to high-quality evidence for sufficient internal consistency. The methodological assessment showed existing evidence gaps for eight other PROMs, which therefore require further validation studies to make an adequate decision on their recommendation. The Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Measure-Axillary (HDSM-Ax) and the short-form health survey with 36 items (SF-36) were the only questionnaires not recommended for use in patients with hyperhidrosis due to moderate- to high-quality evidence for insufficient measurement properties. Conclusion Three PROMs, the Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index (HidroQoL), the Hyperhidrosis Questionnaire (HQ) and the Sweating Cognitions Inventory (SCI), can be recommended for use in future clinical trials in hyperhidrosis. Results obtained with these three instruments can be seen as trustworthy. Nevertheless, further validation of all three PROMs is desirable. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020170247

scholarly journals Reporting quality of stepped wedge design randomized trials: a systematic review protocol

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 8 ◽  
pp. 261-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lehana Thabane ◽  
Alex Thabane ◽  
Brittany Dennis ◽  
Olga Gajic-Veljanoski ◽  
James Paul
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomized Trials ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Stepped Wedge ◽  
Systematic Review Protocol ◽  
Stepped Wedge Design ◽  
Review Protocol
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