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Debate
Enhancing the scoping study methodology: a large, inter-professional team's experience with Arksey and O'Malley's framework
Daudt H, van Mossel C, Scott SJ
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:48 (23 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/48/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/48
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-48.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23522333

Correspondence
"Best fit" framework synthesis: refining the method
Carroll C, Booth A, Leaviss J, Rick J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:37 (13 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/37/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-37.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23497061

Research article
Cluster-based exposure variation analysis
Samani A, Mathiassen S, Madeleine P
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:54 (4 April 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/54/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-54.pdf

Research article
Estimating relative intensity using individualized accelerometer cutpoints: the importance of fitness level
Ozemek C, Cochran HL, Strath SJ, Byun W, Kaminsky LA
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:53 (1 April 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/53/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/53
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Research article
Agreement between pre-post measures of change and transition ratings as well as then-tests
Meyer T, Richter S, Raspe H
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:52 (27 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/52/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-52.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23537286

Research article
Magnitude of discordance between registry data and death certificate when evaluating leading causes of death in dialysis patients
Lafrance J, Rahme E, Iqbal S, Leblanc M, Pichette V, Elftouh N, Vallée M
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:51 (27 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/51/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/51
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-51.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23530603

Research article
The use of systematic reviews in the planning, design and conduct of randomised trials: a retrospective cohort of NIHR HTA funded trials
Jones AP, Conroy E, Williamson PR, Clarke M, Gamble C
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:50 (25 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/50/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-50.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23530582

Research article
A systematic review of publications assessing reliability and validity of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2004--2011
Pierannunzi C, Hu SS, Balluz L
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:49 (24 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/49/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-49.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23522349

Research article
Information-based measure of disagreement for more than two observers: a useful tool to compare the degree of observer disagreement
Henriques T, Antunes L, Bernardes J, Matias M, Sato D, Costa-Santos C
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:47 (22 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/47/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/47
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23522303

Research article
'Trying to pin down jelly' - exploring intuitive processes in quality assessment for meta-ethnography
Toye F, Seers K, Allcock N, Briggs M, Carr E, Andrews J, Barker K
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:46 (21 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/46/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-46.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23517438

Research article
Empirical comparison of methods for analyzing multiple time-to-event outcomes in a non-inferiority trial: a breast cancer study
Parpia S, Thabane L, Julian JA, Whelan TJ, Levine MN
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:44 (21 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/44/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/44
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-44.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23517401

Research article
Applications of functional data analysis: A systematic review
Ullah S, Finch CF
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:43 (19 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/43/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-43.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23510439

Research article
Overview of data-synthesis in systematic reviews of studies on outcome prediction models
van den Berg T, Heymans MW, Leone SS, Vergouw D, Hayden JA, Verhagen AP, de Vet HC
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:42 (16 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/42/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-42.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23497181

Research article
Surveying alcohol and other drug use through telephone sampling: a comparison of landline and mobile phone samples
Livingston M, Dietze P, Ferris J, Pennay D, Hayes L, Lenton S
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:41 (16 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/41/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/41
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23497161

Research article
Advancing current approaches to disease management evaluation: capitalizing on heterogeneity to understand what works and for whom
Elissen AM, Adams JL, Spreeuwenberg M, Duimel-Peeters IG, Spreeuwenberg C, Linden A, Vrijhoef HJ
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:40 (14 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/40/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-40.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23497125

Research article
Can we quantify harm in general practice records? An assessment of precision and power using computer simulation
de Wet C, Johnson P, O¿Donnell C, Bowie P
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:39 (13 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/39/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-39.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23497099

Research article
Agreement between self-reported and measured weight and height collected in general practice patients: a prospective study
Yoong S, Carey M, D'Este C, Sanson-Fisher R
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:38 (13 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/38/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/38
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-38.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23510189

Research article
A nonparametric random coefficient approach for life expectancy growth using a hierarchical mixture likelihood model with application to regional data from North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Böhning D, Karasek S, Terschüren C, Annuß R, Fehr R
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:36 (9 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/36/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-36.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23497036

Research article
A graphical tool for locating inconsistency in network meta-analyses
Krahn U, Binder H, König J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:35 (9 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/35/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-35.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23496991

Research article
Limited benefit of repeating a sensitive question in a cross-sectional sexual health study
Norris Turner A, Paul P, Norris AH
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:34 (9 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/34/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/34
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-34.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23496958

Research article
External validation of a cox prognostic model: principles and methods
Royston P, Altman DG
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:33 (6 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/33/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-33.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23496923

Research article
Misclassification of incident conditions using claims data: impact of varying the period used to exclude pre-existing disease
Griffiths RI, O'Malley CD, Herbert RJ, Danese MD
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:32 (6 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/32/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/32
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-32.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23496890

Research article
Representativeness of an HIV cohort of the sites from which it is recruiting: results from the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) cohort study
Raboud J, Su D, Burchell AN, Gardner S, Walmsley S, Bayoumi AM, Blitz S, Cooper C, Salit I, Cohen J, Rourke SB, Loutfy MR
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:31 (5 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/31/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/31
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-31.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23496868

Research article
Trauma registry record linkage: methodological approach to benefit from complementary data using the example of the German Pelvic Injury Register and the TraumaRegister DGU®
Burkhardt M, Nienaber U, Holstein JH, Culemann U, Bouillon B, Aghayev E, Paffrath T, Maegele M, Pohlemann T, Lefering R,  TraumaRegister DGU®, and Pelvic Injury Register of the German Trauma Society
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2013, 13:30 (5 March 2013)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/30/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/13/30
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-13-30.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23496832




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