Comparative evaluation of weighted mean and composite score for combining assessments.
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DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13203
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Approaches for combining scores have been based on weighted mean (WM) without consideration for psychometric characteristics of each individual assessments. This study evaluates consequences of WM and composite score (CS) approach. METHODS Data from… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation weighted; comparative evaluation; score combining; weighted mean ... See more keywords
The Heidelberg VR Score: development and validation of a composite score for laparoscopic virtual reality training
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6480-x
Abstract: IntroductionVirtual reality (VR-)trainers are well integrated in laparoscopic surgical training. However, objective feedback is often provided in the form of single parameters, e.g., time or number of movements, making comparisons and evaluation of trainees’ overall… read more here.
Keywords: composite score; training; virtual reality; performance ... See more keywords
A comparison of diabetes self-care behavior in people with type 2 diabetes with and without insomnia symptoms
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DOI: 10.1007/s00592-019-01470-y
Abstract: Aims Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are advised to undertake diabetes self-care behavior (DSCB) in order to avoid complications of T2DM. However, comorbidities, such as insomnia symptoms which are commonly reported in people with… read more here.
Keywords: people t2dm; composite score; insomnia; insomnia symptoms ... See more keywords
Functional Movement Screen: Pain versus composite score and injury risk.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2017.08.001
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) has been used as a screening tool to determine musculoskeletal injury risk using composite scores based on movement quality and/or pain. However, no direct comparisons between movement quality and… read more here.
Keywords: risk; movement; composite score; injury risk ... See more keywords
Design of paediatric trials with benefit-risk endpoints using a composite score of adverse events of interest (AEI) and win-statistics.
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DOI: 10.1080/10543406.2022.2153202
Abstract: A fundamental problem in the regulatory evaluation of a therapy is assessing whether the benefit outweighs the associated risks. This work proposes designing a trial that assesses a composite endpoint consisting of benefit and risk,… read more here.
Keywords: benefit risk; design; score; composite score ... See more keywords
Response to: The Opioid and Pain intensity Index – a proposal
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DOI: 10.1111/aas.13253
Abstract: Emanuel Bäckryd′s letter points out a fundamental methodological problem in clinical pain trials: Analgesics, offered both regularly and as rescue during the study period are major confounders as they can completely obscure the measured analgesic… read more here.
Keywords: pain intensity; analgesic usage; pain; composite score ... See more keywords
Assessment of nutritional status using anthropometric variables by multivariate analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7372-2
Abstract: BackgroundUndernutrition is a serious health problem and highly prevalent in developing countries. There is no as such confirmatory test to measure undernutrition. The objective of the present study is to determine a new Composite Score… read more here.
Keywords: composite score; analysis; using anthropometric; nutritional status ... See more keywords
Validation of a Mortality Composite Score in the Real-World Setting: Overcoming Source-Specific Disparities and Biases
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DOI: 10.1200/cci.20.00143
Abstract: PURPOSE This study tested whether a composite mortality score could overcome gaps and potential biases in individual real-world mortality data sources. Complete and accurate mortality data are necessary to calculate important outcomes in oncology, including… read more here.
Keywords: composite score; score; mortality; mortality data ... See more keywords
Mapping geographical disparities in population-level patient-reported quality of life following prostate cancer management.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e18531
Abstract: e18531 Background: Prostate cancer patients generally have good survival outcomes, but some survivors have poor functional outcomes with persisting symptoms and poor quality of life (QoL). Socio-economic status (SES), access to specialist care and place… read more here.
Keywords: composite score; cancer; prostate cancer; geographical disparities ... See more keywords
Composite Score of Readiness (CSR) as a Data Reduction Technique for Monitoring the RTS Process in Footballers following ACL Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.3390/sym15020298
Abstract: In recent years, many studies on the safe return to sport (RTS) have been published, but there are still no clear and validated guidelines. After ACL reconstruction between limbs, asymmetry of muscle strength affects knee… read more here.
Keywords: acl reconstruction; test; csr; reconstruction ... See more keywords