Srotova_2017.pdf
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Was a consecutive or random sample of patients enrolled?
ds_d1_rb1
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The document does not explicitly state whether a consecutive or random sample of patients was enrolled. The selection process described involves retrospective review of records and application of inclusion/exclusion criteria, but the sampling method (consecutive or random) is not specified.
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no star awarded | |
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Was a case-control design avoided?
ds_d1_rb2
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The study explicitly describes a cohort design with clear inclusion/exclusion criteria and follow-up procedures, meeting NOS standards for avoiding case-control design.
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star awarded | |
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Did the study avoid inappropriate exclusions?
ds_d1_rb3
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The study clearly describes appropriate exclusion criteria that are relevant to the research question about A-waves and neuropathy risk. The exclusions are explicitly stated and justified based on known risk factors for peripheral neuropathy and acute conditions that could confound the results.
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star awarded | |
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Are there concerns that the included patients and setting do not match the review question?
ds_d1_ac1
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The document does not explicitly state whether the included patients and setting match the review question. While the study describes the patient population and setting, there is no direct comparison or discussion of how these align with the review question regarding A-waves and neuropathy risk. The study focuses on the predictive power of A-waves but does not explicitly address the match between patient characteristics, setting, and the review question.
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no star awarded | |
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Were the index test results interpreted without knowledge of the results of the reference standard?
ds_d2_rb1
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The document does not explicitly state whether the index test results (A-waves) were interpreted without knowledge of the reference standard results (follow-up NCS/EMG abnormalities). The methods section describes the electrophysiological examination process but does not mention blinding procedures for interpretation of initial A-wave findings.
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no star awarded | |
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If a threshold was used, was it pre-specified?
ds_d2_rb2
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The document does not explicitly state whether thresholds for A-wave detection were pre-specified prior to data analysis. While the methods describe the electrophysiological examination procedures in detail, there is no mention of pre-defining thresholds for A-wave classification or analysis.
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no star awarded | |
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Are there concerns that the index test, its conduct, or interpretation differ from the review question?
ds_d2_ac1
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Raw response parsing failed. Original content: ```json
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"judgment": "no star awarded",
"scoring_rationale": "The document does not explicitly describe whether the index test (A-waves detection in motor nerve conduction studies) was performed ...
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no | |
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Is the reference standard likely to correctly classify the target condition?
ds_d3_rb1
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Raw response parsing failed. Original content: ```json
{
"judgment": "star awarded",
"scoring_rationale": "The study explicitly describes using nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG) as the reference standard, which a...
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no | |
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Were the reference standard results interpreted without knowledge of the results of the index test?
ds_d3_rb2
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The document does not explicitly state whether the reference standard results (follow-up NCS/EMG examinations) were interpreted without knowledge of the initial A-wave results (index test). The methods section describes the electrophysiological examination procedures but does not mention blinding procedures for outcome assessment.
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no star awarded | |
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Are there concerns that the target condition as defined by the reference standard does not match the question?
ds_d3_ac1
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The document does not explicitly define the reference standard for the target condition (neuropathy or radiculopathy) in a way that clearly matches the study question about A-waves predicting future neuropathy. While the study mentions using nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) as diagnostic tools, it does not provide detailed criteria for what constitutes neuropathy or radiculopathy in these tests. The absence of explicit diagnostic criteria for the reference standard means we cannot confirm it matches the study question.
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no star awarded | |
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Was there an appropriate interval between index test and reference standard?
ds_d4_rb1
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The study explicitly states the interval between index test and reference standard, which meets the NOS criterion for an appropriate interval. The interval is documented as being between 12-60 months with a mean of 26.6 ± 14.2 months, which is considered appropriate for the target condition (neuropathy development) given the chronic nature of such conditions.
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star awarded | |
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Did all patients receive the same reference standard?
ds_d4_rb2
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Raw response parsing failed. Original content: ```json
{
"judgment": "star awarded",
"scoring_rationale": "The study explicitly states that all participants underwent the same electrophysiological examination protocol using standardized method...
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star awarded | |
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Were all patients included in the analysis?
ds_d4_rb3
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The document does not explicitly state whether all patients were included in the analysis or if there were any withdrawals. While it mentions exclusion criteria and the selection process, there is no discussion of participant retention or explanations for any potential withdrawals during the study period. This lack of explicit information about withdrawals and their potential impact on bias means the criterion is not fully met.
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no star awarded |