| The nosologic status of the whiplash syndrome: a critical review based on a methodological approach. | |
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PMID: 8979319 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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STUDY DESIGN: Empirical studies concerning the whiplash syndrome are reviewed from the point of view of epidemiologic methodology. OBJECTIVE: To assess the nosologic status of the whiplash syndrome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Although a large number of studies concerning the syndrome exist, there is still controversy concerning the existence of the syndrome. METHODS: The manner in which each study contributes to the validity of the syndrome is determined on the basis of the methodologic design (descriptive, case-control, cohort, and intervention/experimental) of the study. RESULTS: Whereas the face validity of the syndrome is excellent, the descriptive, construct, and predictive validity are rather poor. In particular, convincing empirical evidence for a causal link (construct validity) between the trauma mechanism and chronic symptoms is sparse. CONCLUSIONS: Carefully conducted studies designed to assess the degree to which head and nec trauma contribute to the development of chronic pain, particularly head and neck pain, are urgently needed. |
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Authors:
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L J Stovner |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Spine Volume: 21 ISSN: 0362-2436 ISO Abbreviation: Spine Publication Date: 1996 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-03-17 Completed Date: 1997-03-17 Revised Date: 2009-07-09 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7610646 Medline TA: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2735-46 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Neurology, Trondheim University Hospital, Norway. |
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Case-Control Studies Cohort Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Epidemiologic Methods* Follow-Up Studies Humans Whiplash Injuries / classification, epidemiology* |
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