Publications by authors named "S Widdop"
Article Synopsis
- Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) affects about 2% of adults, and there is a lack of standardized outcomes in clinical research, leading to inconsistencies in study results; creating a standardized minimum data set could enhance comparability.* -
- The study used a modified Delphi method to develop a core outcome set (COS), core data elements (CDEs), and a core measurement set (CMS) for DCM research, with input from an international stakeholder group.* -
- In total, 28 outcomes were identified across 6 key domains, culminating in a structured data set that can be utilized in future clinical trials to ensure consistency and improve measurement accuracy in DCM research.*
Study Design: Delayed diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is associated with reduced quality of life and greater disability. Developing diagnostic criteria for DCM has been identified as a top research priority.
Objectives: This scoping review aims to address the following questions: What is the diagnostic accuracy and frequency of clinical symptoms in patients with DCM?
Methods: A scoping review was conducted using a database of all primary DCM studies published between 2005 and 2020.
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights that delayed diagnosis of degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) stems from subtle symptoms and lack of awareness among clinicians and the public.
- The systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs for DCM and their correlation with disease severity.
- Findings suggest that while certain clinical tests like Tromner and hyperreflexia are sensitive for DCM diagnosis, there is no strong link between specific clinical signs and the severity of the disease.
Study Design: Modified DELPHI Consensus Process.
Objective: To agree a single unifying term and definition. Globally, cervical myelopathy caused by degenerative changes to the spine is known by over 11 different names.
Introduction: Progress in degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is hindered by inconsistent measurement and reporting. This impedes data aggregation and outcome comparison across studies. This limitation can be reversed by developing a core measurement set (CMS) for DCM research.
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