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Table 3 Second step of the critical appraisal: psychometric criteria according to the Critical Appraisal Tool [23]

From: How to objectively assess and observe maladaptive pain behaviors in clinical rehabilitation: a systematic search and review

 

Item from the CAT

BAT-Back

PaBS

TIPPA

1

If human subjects were used, did the authors give a detailed description of the sample of subjects used to perform the (index) test?

Yes

Yes

No

2

Did the authors clarify the qualification, or competence of the rater(s) who performed the (index) test?

No

Yes

No

4

If interrater reliability was tested, were raters blinded to the findings of other raters?

No

Yes

No

5

If intrarater reliability was tested, were raters blinded to their own prior findings of the test under evaluation?

n/a

Yes

n/a

6

Was the order of examination varied?

n/a

No

n/a

8

Was the stability (or theoretical stability) of the variable being measured taken into account when determining the suitability of the time interval between repeated measures?

n/a

No

n/a

10

Was the execution of the (index) test described in sufficient detail to permit replication of the test?

Yes

Yes

No

12

Were withdrawals from the study explained?

Yes

Yes

Yes

13

Were the statistical methods appropriate for the purpose of the study?

Yes

Yes

No

Ratio between the number of items with a positive answer and the total number of “applicable” items

4/6

7/9

1/6

Percentage

66.7%

77.8%

16.7%

Decision before extraction

Retain

Retain

Reject

  1. No: no information or insufficient information
  2. Yes: sufficient information
  3. n/a: not applicable