September 30, 2012

Latest Article Alert from BMC Medical Research Methodology

The latest articles from BMC Medical Research Methodology, published between 30-Aug-2012 and 29-Sep-2012

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Debate
Scanning for satisfaction or digging for dismay? Comparing findings from a postal survey with those from a focus group-study
Carlsen B, Glenton C
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:134 (3 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/134/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/134
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22943658

Correspondence
Intervention dose estimation in health promotion programmes: a framework and a tool. Application to the diet and physical activity promotion PRALIMAP trial
Legrand K, Bonsergent E, Latarche C, Empereur F, Collin J, Lecomte E, Aptel E, Thilly N, Briançon S
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:146 (19 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/146/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-146.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22992391

Correspondence
Methods for the Drug Effectiveness Review Project
McDonagh MS, Jonas DE, Gartlehner G, Little A, Peterson K, Carson S, Gibson M, Helfand M
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:140 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/140/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-140.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22970848

Research article
Adjustment for reporting bias in network meta-analysis of antidepressant trials
Trinquart L, Chatellier G, Ravaud P
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:150 (27 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/150/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-150.pdf

Research article
Investigating linkage rates among probabilistically linked birth and hospitalization records
Bentley JP, Ford JB, Taylor LK, Irvine KA, Roberts CL
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:149 (25 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/149/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-149.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23009079

Research article
Determinants of non- response to a second assessment of lifestyle factors and body weight in the EPIC-PANACEA study
May AM, Adema LE, Romaguera D, Vergnaud A, Agudo A, Ekelund U, Steffen A, Orfanos P, Slimani N, Rinaldi S, Mouw T, Rohrmann S, Hermann S, Boeing H, Bergmann MM, Uhre Jakobsen M, Overvad K, Wareham NJ, Gonzalez C, Tjonneland A, Halkjaer J, Key TJ, Spencer EA, Hellstrom V, Manjer J, Hedblad B, Lund E, Braten T, Clavel-Chapelon F, Boutron-Ruault M
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:148 (24 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/148/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-148.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23006680

Research article
Randomised trial investigating the relationship of response rate for blood sample donation to site of biospecimen collection, fasting status and reminder letter: The 45 and Up Study
Banks E, Herbert N, Rogers K, Mather T, Jorm L
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:147 (24 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/147/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-147.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/23006657

Research article
Reliability, validity and administrative burden of the community reintegration of injured service members computer adaptive test (CRIS-CAT)"
Resnik L, Borgia M, Ni P, Pirraglia PA, Jette A
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:145 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/145/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-145.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22984850

Research article
Longitudinal beta regression models for analyzing health-related quality of life scores over time
Hunger M, Döring A, Holle R
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:144 (17 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-144.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22984825

Research article
The HUNT study: participation is associated with survival and depends on socioeconomic status, diseases and symptoms
Langhammer A, Krokstad S, Romundstad P, Heggland J, Holmen J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:143 (14 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/143/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-143.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22978749

Research article
Construct validity of 2 measures to assess reasons for antipsychotic discontinuation and continuation from patients' and clinicians' perspectives in a clinical trial
Faries D, Ascher-Svanum H, Phillips G, Nyhuis AW, Sugihara T, Stauffer V, Kinon BJ
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:142 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/142/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-142.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22974273

Research article
Classification of positive blood cultures: computer algorithms versus physicians' assessment - development of tools for surveillance of bloodstream infection prognosis using population-based laboratory databases
Gradel KO, Knudsen J, Arpi M, Østergaard C, Schønheyder HC, Søgaard M
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:139 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/139/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-139.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22970812

Research article
Simulation evaluation of statistical properties of methods for indirect and mixed treatment comparisons
Song F, Clark A, Bachmann MO, Maas J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:138 (12 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/138/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-138.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22970794

Research article
Bayesian model selection techniques as decision support for shaping a statistical analysis plan of a clinical trial: An example from a vertigo phase III study with longitudinal count data as primary endpoint
Adrion C, Mansmann U
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:137 (10 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/137/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-137.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22962944

Research article
The Manchester Color Wheel: validation in secondary school pupils
Carruthers HR, Magee L, Osborne S, Hall LK, Whorwell PJ
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:136 (5 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/136/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-136.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22950479

Research article
Estimation methods with ordered exposure subject to measurement error and missingness in semi-ecological design
Kim H, Park C, van Tongeren M, Burstyn I
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:135 (4 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/135/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22947254

Research article
Constructing episodes of inpatient care: data infrastructure for population-based research
Fransoo R, Yogendran M, Olafson K, Ramsey C, McGowan K, Garland A
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:133 (3 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/133/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22943606

Research article
Comparison of response rates and cost-effectiveness for a community-based survey: postal, internet and telephone modes with generic or personalised recruitment approaches
Sinclair M, O'Toole J, Malawaraarachchi M, Leder K
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:132 (31 August 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/132/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22938205

Technical advance
Statistical adjustment of genotyping error in a case- control study of childhood leukaemia
Cooper MN, de Klerk NH, Greenop KR, Jamieson SE, Anderson D, Van Bockxmeer FM, Armstrong BK, Milne E
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2012, 12:141 (13 September 2012)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/141/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-12-141.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22970889




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