From: An overview of systematic reviews on upper extremity outcome measures after stroke
Author year | Primary objective or research question | Literature search and data extraction process | Requirements of the measurement properties for the outcome measures in primary studies | |||||
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 |  | Comprehensive search (>2 databases, strategy)/number of papers included | Clear inclusion/exclusion criteria | Duplicate search | Duplicate data extraction | Reference provided | Values reported | Standard and/or criteria |
Ashford 2008 [22] | Identify valid and reliable OM (real-life function) | Yes/84 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Level | Standard & criteria |
Baker 2011 [21] | Selection strategy and identification of scientifically sound UE OM suitable for robot trials | Yes/230 | Yes | - | - | Yes | Partly | Standard |
Connell 2012 [31] | Review psychometrics and clinical utility of UE OM | Yes/NR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Standard & criteria |
Croarkin 2004 [32] | Review and evaluate psychometrics of UE motor function tests | Yes/170 | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Standard & criteria |
Gebruers 2010 [30] | Assess psychometrics and clinical applicability of accelerometry measures | Yes/25 | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | yes | No |
Hillier 2010 [23] | Develop and evaluate a process of OM selection for community settings | Yes/300 | Yes | - | 20% | No | No | Standard |
Lemmens 2012 [33] | Identify, evaluate, categorize valid and reliable activity level UE OM | Yes/747 | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | No | No |
Platz 2005 [34] | Review evidence of psychometric properties of OM for spasticity | Yes/110 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partly | No |
Simpson 2013 [35] | Review the responsiveness of OM for UE recovery | Yes/68 | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes | No |
Sivan 2011 [14] | Classify, evaluate UE OM used in robot-assisted trials | Yes/28 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Level | Standard & criteria |
Tse 2013 [36] | Identify, evaluate the psychometrics of participation OM | Yes/119 | Yes | - | - | Yes | Yes | Standard & criteria |
Van Peppen 2007 [37] | Develop clinical practice guideline for physiotherapy (OM, intervention, prognosis) | Yes/32 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Standard & criteria |
Velstra 2011 [38] | Review reliability, responsiveness and content validity of UE OM | Yes/44 | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | No | Not reported |