Using a distribution-based approach and systematic review methods to derive minimum clinically important differences
Abstract Background Clinical interpretation of changes measured on a scale is dependent on knowing the minimum clinically important difference (MCID) for that scale: the threshold above which clinicians, patients, and researchers perceive an outcome difference. Until now, approaches to determining M...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Research Methodology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-021-01228-7 |