The proforma provided summaries of the content of all reviewed materials, data on a number of variables to facilitate later analysis of the reviewed literature, and a clearly defined quality assessment of each item.
Operating on tight timelines (2.5 months total for process development, implementation and final decision making), process features included a formal communication plan, clearly defined, weighted assessment criteria linked to the strategic priorities of the health authority, a proposal rating tool and use of a standard business case template.
Such disease-mapping, cluster, and risk assessment studies require both accurate and detailed population and health data, as well as clearly defined exposure assessments (Jarup 2004; Nieuwenhuijsen et al. 2005).
Stakeholders need to be clearly defined for RA assessment purposes (Angelov et al. [2008]).
Structured training, clearly defined competencies, transparent assessment, and emphasis on self-directed and lifelong learning are key features of Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) [ 1].
42 First, the beginning and the end points of the consultation delay are clearly defined and their assessment is therefore replicable.
Two parameters namely strength enhancement factor (Kf) and ductility index are clearly defined and introduced for assessment.
In the context of the variation documented here, a stepwise system has the potential to offer a robust solution to standardised assessment, clearly defined progression policies and fair ranking of students for entry into the Foundation Programme.
This approach requires use of clearly defined protocols alongside brief assessment tools designed and validated for use in these low-resource environments with high sensitivity and specificity to assist clinical decision making.
