An evidential framework for evaluating anchor measures in meaningful change research
Authors:
- Piper FromyPFPiper Fromy
- Dara O’NEillDODara O’NEill
- Milena AnatchkovaMAMilena Anatchkova
- Nathan ClarkeNCNathan Clarke
- Abi WilliamsAWAbi Williams
- Kim CocksKCKim Cocks
- Alexandra LauerALAlexandra Lauer
- Helen KitchenHKHelen Kitchen
- Donald M. BushnellDBDonald M. Bushnell
- Berend TerluinBTBerend Terluin
Open Access
- 30 September 2026
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Advances in Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Vol. 2 (4)
Abstract
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