A limitation of our study is that although the survey questionnaire was well researched based on the literature from previous studies in the field and pretested before use, it was nonetheless not a validated instrument.
A limitation of our study is that although the survey questionnaire was well researched based on empirical literature from previous studies in the field and pretested before use, it is nonetheless not a validated instrument.
Nonetheless, adherence to specific validated criteria to determine readiness for medical discharge following a stroke may lead to a reduction of the OAI, which may in turn contribute to cost reductions in acute care hospital [ 5, 28, 29].
Diagnosed diabetes status was assessed with a validated question that nonetheless has a sensitivity of ∼81% and a positive predictive value of ∼89% (27).
Misclassification of depression was possible because symptoms were self-reported; nonetheless, we used two extensively validated instruments to measure depression and the anonymous nature of the survey likely reduced the potential for this bias.
Nonetheless, among the studies that used a validated scoring system, there is a lack of consensus about what clinical success means, as the study of Tafazal and Sell showed [68].
A second strength is the use of a validated measure of cancer awareness, but nonetheless there is no perfect measure, and both the recall and recognition questions have limitations, as discussed.
Nonetheless, miRNAs may be annotated with information about their validated or predicted targets.
Nonetheless, when conducting a future study the use of validated cases is recommended and it should be considered to train all staff on wound care beforehand.
A second aspect, not included in the validated set of quality indicators but perhaps important nonetheless, is the non-medical barriers to care erected, before visits, by various impositions on patients (finding and paying for parking space, for example).
