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Analysis of outcome reporting in sciatic neuropathy studies: a systematic review of the literature.
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Acta Neurochirurgica . 5/23/2024, Vol. 166 Issue 1, p1-6. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: As a first step towards developing a core outcome set (COS) for sciatic neuropathy, the goal of the current study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to identify outcome measures that have been previously reported in studies on sciatic neuropathy. Methods: A systematic review of the literature from 2000–2024 was performed utilizing PubMed and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). Identified articles were screened according to study inclusion/exclusion criteria. Outcome measures reported in each included study were recorded and categorized into motor, sensory, pain, patient-reported outcomes, electrodiagnostic outcomes, imaging outcomes, and composite outcomes. Descriptive statistics were performed. Results: A total of 1586 articles were initially identified, and 31 articles met criteria for inclusion and underwent analysis. The most common outcome domain was pain. A pain outcome was reported in 17 (63%) studies. A motor outcome was reported in 10 (37%) studies; 6 (22%) reported a sensory outcome; 1 (4%) reported a composite outcome; 4 (15%) reported an electrodiagnostic outcome; 5 (19%) reported a patient-reported outcome; 3 (11%) reported an imaging outcome. Across the included studies, 21 unique outcomes were reported. Conclusions: We have identified the outcome measures that have previously been utilized in studies on sciatic neuropathy. Previously used outcome measures fell into seven domains: motor outcomes, sensory outcomes, pain outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, electrodiagnostic outcomes, imaging outcomes, and composite outcomes. Pain outcomes were most commonly used across the included studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- *SCIATIC nerve diseases
*MEDICAL subject headings
*AUDITORY neuropathy
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00016268
- Volume :
- 166
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Neurochirurgica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177422434
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-024-06109-8