Many faces of the minimal clinically important difference (MCID): a literature review and directions for future research.

DE, Beaton; M, Boers; GA, Wells

doi:10.1097/00002281-200203000-00006

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Many faces of the minimal clinically important difference (MCID): a literature review and directions for future research.

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Authors:

Beaton DE

Boers M

Wells GA

Abstract

The minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for an instrument is a much sought after, but elusive figure. In this review we will highlight new findings in this area, including taxonomy of MCID, methods used to ascertain MCID, the perspective taken for evaluating importance, and other sources ...

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