Critical Appraisal of Clinical Prediction Rules That Aim to Optimize Treatment Selection for Musculoskeletal Conditions
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Critical appraisal of clinical prediction rules that aim to optimize treatment selection for musculoskeletal conditions.
BACKGROUND Clinical prediction rules (CPRs) for treatment selection in musculoskeletal conditions have become increasingly popular. PURPOSE The purposes of this review are: (1) to critically appraise studies evaluating CPRs and (2) to consider the clinical utility and stage of development of each CPR. DATA SOURCES Pertinent databases were searched up to April 2009. Studies aiming to develop...
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عنوان ژورنال: Physical Therapy
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0031-9023,1538-6724
DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20090233