August 11, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Medical Research Methodology (10 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Medical Research Methodology, published between 12-Jul-2009 and 10-Aug-2009

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Debate
Qualitative description - the poor cousin of health research?
Neergaard M, Olesen F, Andersen R, Sondergaard J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:52 (16 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/52/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/52
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-52.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19607668

Research article
Test-retest reliability and construct validity of the Activity Questionnaire for Adults and Adolescents (AQuAA)
Chinapaw MJ, Slootmaker SM, Schuit AJ, van Zuidam M, van Mechelen W
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:58 (10 August 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/58/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-58.pdf

Research article
Combining estimates of interest in prognostic modelling studies after multiple imputation: current practice and guidelines
Marshall A, Altman DG, Holder RL, Royston P
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:57 (28 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/57/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-57.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19638200

Research article
Bias in odds ratios by logistic regression modelling and sample size
Nemes S, Jonasson J, Genell A, Steineck G
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:56 (27 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/56/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/56
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-56.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19635144

Research article
A meta-analysis of the placebo response in antimuscarinic drug trials for overactive bladder
Lee S, Malhotra B, Creanga D, Carlsson M, Glue P
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:55 (22 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/55/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/55
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-55.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19624824

Research article
Deploying a clinical innovation in the context of actor-patient consultations in general practice: A prelude to a formal clinical trial
Jiwa M, McKinley RK, Spilsbury K, Arnet H, Smith M
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:54 (17 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/54/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/54
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-54.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19615058

Research article
Incorporating natural variation into IVF clinic league tables: The Expected Rank
Lingsma HF, Eijkemans MJ, Steyerberg EW
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:53 (16 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/53/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-53.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19607709

Research article
Effectiveness and cost of recruitment strategies for a community-based randomised controlled trial among rainwater drinkers
Rodrigo S, Sinclair M, Cunliffe D, Leder K
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:51 (16 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/51/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/51
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-51.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19604408

Research article
Data enhancement for co-morbidity measurement among patients referred for sleep diagnostic testing: an observational study
Ronksley PE, Tsai WH, Quan H, Faris P, Hemmelgarn BR
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:50 (15 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/50/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/50
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-50.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19604370

Technical advance
Fitting multilevel models in complex survey data with design weights: Recommendations
Carle AC
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:49 (14 July 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/49/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/49
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-9-49.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19602263

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