Systematic review of measurement properties of methods for objectively assessing masticatory performance.

ABSTRACT: The objectives of this study is to identify methods for objectively assessing masticatory performance (MP) and to evaluate their measurement properties. A secondary objective was to identify any reported adverse events associated with the methods to assess MP. Bibliographic databases were searched, including MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane, and Cinahl databases. Eligible papers that satisfied predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria were appraised independently by two investigators. Four other investigators independently appraised any measurement properties of the assessment method according to the consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments checklist. The qualities of the measurement properties were evaluated using predefined

SUBMITTER: Elgestad Stjernfeldt P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6392827 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature