Data were provided on a per-segment basis in seven articles, of which one evaluated both CT and scintigraphy, two evaluated MRI, two evaluated US, and two evaluated scintigraphy, respectively (Fig. 4).
The coefficient of variance, evaluated at 3% for total fat mass, was determined by measurements on 10 patients, each one evaluated 3 times.
Subjects also completed the RTCQ, a validated instrument that assesses readiness that has satisfactory test-retest reliability and consists of 12 statements, each one evaluated by the participant on a 5 point Likert scale [ 29].
Ten trials evaluated DOT in people on treatment for active TB, and one evaluated directly observed prophylaxis in intravenous drug users (see Table 1; Table 2; Table 3).
For CHD on the other hand, Van Dieren et al. [ 24] review evidence on model development and evaluation 45 prediction models reported in the literature, 12 specific for patients with diabetes; 31 % validated in independent population of diabetics, and only one evaluated in clinic for its effect on patient management.
Of the remaining nine studies, one evaluated eight items [ 32], two tested six items [ 23, 24], one evaluated four items [ 29], two tested three items [ 25, 30], and three assessed only one item [ 19, 20, 28].
Three studies evaluated improved wells or boreholes, two evaluated chlorination or filtration of community water sources, and one evaluated an improved community piped supply.
Finally, the evaluation will be conducting a cost-effectiveness study, which will improve/increase current knowledge on the feasibility of implementing transition programs such as the one evaluated here.
Two studies were conducted: one evaluated the ability to perceive elastic stiffness with the devices and the other evaluated physiotherapist and patient comfort when the devices were used to apply a mobilisation to the lumbar spine.
In the past, the admissions office divided every application between two readers: one evaluated a student's academic record, the other looked at extracurricular activities and "life challenges".
Don't be afraid to spend $2,000 just to have one evaluated, because an engine overhaul alone can cost more than $25,000.
