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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Whiplash Injury | Protocol

Performance properties of health-related measurement instruments in whiplash: systematic review protocol

Authors: Aidin Abedi, C. A. C. Prinsen, Ishan Shah, Zorica Buser, Jeffrey C. Wang

Published in: Systematic Reviews | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Whiplash is a common traumatic cervical injury which is most often a consequence of rear-end motor vehicle accidents. It has been estimated that up to 50% of the whiplash patients suffer from chronic symptoms, resulting in extensive individual and societal burden. Several measurement instruments are used for initial assessment of whiplash and evaluation of response to treatment. However, a comprehensive assessment of the performance of these measures is lacking. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the most relevant outcome domains and their corresponding measurement instruments of choice. This systematic review aims to identify, describe, and critically appraise the performance properties of health-related measurement instruments in whiplash population.

Methods

The following literature databases will be searched from their date of establishment: PubMed, Embase®, MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, PsycINFO, and HAPI. All original articles evaluating the reliability, validity, responsiveness, and feasibility of health-related measurement instruments in whiplash will be included, without additional restriction on their intended use, source of data, and structure. Risk of bias will be assessed using the COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist. Findings of the studies will be judged against the criteria for good measurement properties, and results from all studies will be qualitatively summarized to generate an overall quality of findings. Overall quality of evidence will be determined using a modified GRADE approach, which will be used in conjunction with the overall quality of results for generation of recommendations. Two reviewers will perform all steps of the review independently. Discrepancies will be discussed between the reviewers, and in case of remaining disagreement, the senior reviewer will make the final decision.

Discussion

This systematic review will summarize the body of literature on health-related measurement instruments in whiplash, aiming to facilitate the selection of high-quality measurement instrument for researchers and physicians. Findings of this study will guide the ongoing efforts for development of a core outcome set.

Systematic review registration

PROSPERO reference number CRD42018070901
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Metadata
Title
Performance properties of health-related measurement instruments in whiplash: systematic review protocol
Authors
Aidin Abedi
C. A. C. Prinsen
Ishan Shah
Zorica Buser
Jeffrey C. Wang
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
Whiplash Injury
Published in
Systematic Reviews / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2046-4053
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-019-1119-0

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