A sixth variable, Overall Comprehensiveness, was derived based on the mean proportion of the other five scores.
All collected tools were assessed for quality and comprehensiveness using a coding scheme based on the World Health Organization's health systems building blocks, the Global Health Cluster Suggested Set of Core Indicators and Benchmarks by Category, and the Sphere Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response.
Five risk adjustment models evaluated in this study are listed below based on the comprehensiveness of risk adjusters: Model 1: Demographics (sex and age groups) only, Model 2: ACGs with demographics, Model 3: ADGs plus selected EDCs with demographics, Model 4: Prior expenditures with demographics, and Model 5: Prior expenditures, ADGs plus selected EDCs with demographics.
The comprehensiveness of the dataset we selected was based on the large number of samples, numbers of gene transcripts on the microarray and diversity of tissue samples.
This approach is called 'gap analysis', a planning approach based on the assessment of the comprehensiveness of existing protected-area networks, and the identification of gaps in their coverage [27].
They developed a scoring system for the comprehensiveness of transferability (see Table 2 Modeling approaches based on the three most commonly advocated transferability factors).
Design and implementation of integrative and differentiated system of early medical and psychological support of patients with acute physical condition based on the principles of phasing, consistency and comprehensiveness, its effectiveness had been evaluated from the standpoint of evidence-based medicine.
Then, individual interviews were conducted to ensure comprehensiveness, feasibility, and understandability of the questionnaire, which was developed based on the findings of the focus group discussions.
Comprehensiveness of the development process was assessed with a 6-item checklist based on the Medical Research Council Framework for Design and Evaluation of Complex Interventions [ 9] and on relevant items from IPDASi [ 12].
The current paper complements this work in deriving lessons for improving policy development and implementation based on the findings of a documentary analysis of the policy content and comprehensiveness of the policy development process in each of the countries.
