Performance properties of health-related measurement instruments in whiplash: systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whiplash is a common traumatic cervical injury which is most often a consequence of rear-end motor vehicle accidents. It has been estimated that up to 50% of the whiplash patients suffer from chronic symptoms, resulting in extensive individual and societal burden. Several measurement instruments are used for initial assessment of whiplash and evaluation of response to treatment. However, a comprehensive assessment of the performance of these measures is lacking. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the most relevant outcome domains and their corresponding measurement instruments of choice. This systematic review aims to identify, describe, and critically appraise the performance properties of health-related measurement instruments in whiplash population.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Abedi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6688369 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature