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April 10, 2020 - We added this to limitations
“Some studies evaluated several
demographic, clinical, caregiver, and … Added under limitations.
“As noted previously, we found limited
evidence on children. … We also updated the
Limitations section to call out our criteria as
a reason for excluding relevant … We concur and added this sentence to
Limitations. … The
limitations of the study were addressed.
Thank you.
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November 21, 2016 - The reviewer makes a good point
about the limitations of the format. … We have added this language to the limitations
section of the report. … We have also added information on evaluating
risk of bias to the limitations section. … We have added this information to both the
methods and limitations sections. … We have added this information in the Summary
and Limitations sections.
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January 01, 2013 - Peer Reviewer
#1
Discussion/
Conclusion
Study limitations section is fine. … We have added a new section title “Limitations of the
Evidence Base” and have highlighted those areas … These issues have been addressed in the new
Limitations of the Evidence Base section. … Are the limitations of the review/studies described
adequately? … We have addressed this issue in the new Limitations of
the Evidence Base section.
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September 01, 2022 - o Discuss strengths, limitations, and caveats of including, or not including, NRSIs. … Despite the above advantages, RCTs bear some important limitations. … Discuss strengths, limitations, and caveats of including, or not including, NRSIs. … The
Limitations of Before and After Designs. … Strengths and Limitations of RCTs
4.
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September 01, 2022 - o Discuss strengths, limitations, and caveats of including, or not including, NRSIs. … Despite the above advantages, RCTs bear some important limitations. … Discuss strengths, limitations, and caveats of including, or not including, NRSIs. … The
Limitations of Before and After Designs. … Strengths and Limitations of RCTs
4.
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August 21, 2013 - As indicated in the report, we conducted a
narrative review due to limitations of the
available data … These
decisions were made, in part, based on time
limitations. … We
made a note of the limitations of the scope of
this review in the report. … We made a note of the limitations of the scope
of this review in the report. … Discussion/ Conclusion: The implications and limitations
of the findings should be expanded.
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June 01, 2012 - Prioritize the outcomes and select those to include, given resource limitations. … Attempting to review too many outcomes can lead to poor-quality reviews due to resource limitations. … Balancing resource limitations (time/money) with the utility of reviewing all possible outcomes:
All … in choosing the important outcomes for a systematic review concerns balancing resource limitations, … Prioritize outcomes for inclusion with engagement of the stakeholders, given resource limitations.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Prioritize the outcomes and select those to include, given resource limitations. … Attempting to review too many outcomes can lead to poor-quality reviews due to resource limitations. … Balancing resource limitations (time/money) with the utility of reviewing all possible outcomes:
All … in choosing the important outcomes for a systematic review concerns balancing resource limitations, … Prioritize outcomes for inclusion with engagement of the stakeholders, given resource limitations.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/juvenile-arthritis-dmards_disposition-comments.pdf
September 01, 2011 - Reviewer #3 Methods (Pg 28) Authors use the terms “attrition” and “loss to followup” when
describing limitations … Definitions and
diagnostic criteria for outcome measures are appropriate within the
context of the limitations … Peer Reviewer #7 Summary and
Discussion
The implications of the major findings and limitations are … It is because of the limitations of the available data,
limitations which this report very thoroughly … This report also highlights the limitations we face in
studying a rare population with a very heterogeneous
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December 11, 2012 - Thank you - we have revised the report
Peer Reviewer #1 General These limitations need to be taken … These limitations will be discussed further below. … Thank you
Peer Reviewer #1 General The problem with the limitations of the study are that it describes … The authors would be wise to insure that the readers
of this report are aware of these limitations, … because these limitations
have a significant impact on interpretation of the results that are currently
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April 01, 2022 - Strengths and Limitations
This is the first recent systematic review to assess the association of WIC … sort_by=field_product_pub_date
Main Points
Background and Purpose
Methods
Results
Strengths and Limitations
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February 01, 2022 - Limitations
Evidence on adult survivors of childhood cancer was limited leading us to consider
studies … 3Amethods_guide_chapter&sort_by=field_product_pub_date
Main Points
Background and Purpose
Methods
Results
Limitations
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April 25, 2013 - The authors need to temper
their conclusions and acknowledge these limitations. … TEP Member 2 Discussion I think this is where the main limitations are. … TEP Member 4 Discussion The implications ar clearly stated with limitations identified. … We
discuss in the Limitations section the limitations
introduced by study heterogeneity, including … Key messages are intended to relate to findings,
but not potential limitations.
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March 01, 2025 - of total energy intake; CI = confidence interval; RR = relative risk; SOE = strength of evidence
Limitations … Lastly, it is important to
acknowledge the limitations of study-level meta-regression and dose-response … The available
literature suffers from serious limitations due to inadequate adjustment of confounding … Dietary Digestible Carbohydrate Intake on Risk of Type 2 Diabetes, Growth, Size, and Body Composition
Limitations
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January 01, 2025 - Limitations
Key limitations of the evidence base relate to the limited ability to provide strong, … These limitations affect both the stability and applicability of the findings. … 3Amethods_guide_chapter&sort_by=field_product_pub_date
Main Points
Background and Purpose
Methods
Results
Limitations
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April 01, 2025 - evidence-based preventive mental health
interventions into primary care due to myriad barriers such as limitations … numerous
outcomes receiving a very low strength of evidence rating because of methodological
study limitations … SOE = strength of evidence; SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
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Limitations … 3Amethods_guide_chapter&sort_by=field_product_pub_date
Main Points
Background and Purpose
Methods
Results
Limitations
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April 28, 2015 - In “findings” study limitations
are described on a scale from “low” to “high”. … TEP reviewer #5 General The review will be very useful for highlighting the many
research limitations … Peer reviewer #3 Results Page 24-46 Also time limitations to proceed to the next
intervention will … Key Informant #1 Discussion/
Conclussion
Limitations are well described. … TEP Reviewer #4 Discussion/
Conclusion
Implications and limitations of the literature are clearly
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/prostatic-hyperplasia-medications_disposition-comments.pdf
May 26, 2016 - summation
of the body of evidence and strength of
evidence which incorporates risk of bias; The
limitations … vardenfail use was associated with significant improvement in mean I-
PSS scores, because of study limitations … TEP Reviewer
#3
Discussion/
Conclusion
The discussion is satisfactory, Limitations are well-described … The limitations section needs more editing as
there are several editorial mistakes.
Thank you. … Affiliation Section Comment Response
TEP Reviewer
#6
Discussion/
Conclusion
The Discussion, Limitations
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wheelchair-service_research-protocol.pdf
July 01, 2010 - Mobility devices have been shown to increase the activity and participation of
individuals with mobility limitations … maintenance and repairs.5 To maximize
the benefit of scarce resources, matching patients with mobility limitations … Due to the
limitations of the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH terms) for this topic and the relatively … Limitations
imposed on the Ovid MEDLINE (and other databases if available) search will include human
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May 22, 2025 - services, and emergency departments in delivering mental health support to youth, and understand the limitations … patients for specialist referral and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation
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Key Question 1: Summary
Limitations … as low whereas SOE derived from RCTs started as high.40
SOE was rated down due to methodological limitations … self report measures of STB
Review focused on suicide interventions rather than tx of comorbidities
Limitations … been synthesized and can aid in managing youth suicide.13, 20
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Future Research
Where there are limitations