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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2011

AQUILA: assessment of quality in lower limb arthroplasty. An expert Delphi consensus for total knee and total hip arthroplasty.

Bart G Pijls, Olaf M Dekkers, Saskia Middeldorp, Edward R Valstar, Huub J L van der Heide, Henrica M J Van der Linden-Van der Zwaag, Rob G H H Nelissen

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7 authors.

Bart G PijlsDepartment of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands, Albinusdreef 2, Leiden, The Netherlands. b.g.c.w.pijls@lumc.nl
Olaf M Dekkers
Saskia Middeldorp
Edward R Valstar
Huub J L van der Heide
Henrica M J Van der Linden-Van der Zwaag
Rob G H H Nelissen

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn the light of both the importance and large numbers of case series and cohort studies (observational studies) in orthopaedic literature, it is remarkable that there is currently no validated measurement tool to appraise their quality. A Delphi approach was used to develop a checklist for reporting quality, methodological quality and generalizability of case series and cohorts in total hip and total knee arthroplasty with a focus on aseptic loosening.

methodsA web-based Delphi was conducted consisting of two internal rounds and three external rounds in order to achieve expert consensus on items considered relevant for reporting quality, methodological quality and generalizability.

resultsThe internal rounds were used to construct a master list. The first external round was completed by 44 experts, 35 of them completed the second external round and 33 of them completed the third external round. Consensus was reached on an 8-item reporting quality checklist, a 6-item methodological checklist and a 22-item generalizability checklist.

conclusionsChecklist for reporting quality, methodological quality and generalizability for case series and cohorts in total hip and total knee arthroplasty were successfully created through this Delphi. These checklists should improve the accuracy, completeness and quality of case series and cohorts regarding total hip and total knee arthroplasty.

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Delphi TechniqueArthroplasty, Replacement, HipArthroplasty, Replacement, KneeCase-Control StudiesCohort StudiesHip JointHumansInternetKnee JointPostoperative ComplicationsProsthesis FailureQuality Assurance, Health Care

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PMID21781327
PMCPMC3155910

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