CASE REPORT -Evaluation Checklist

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  • Is the title interesting or useful to your clinical practice?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Does the case report follow a standard format?
    (Introduction, Description of the Case, Literature Review, Discussion, References)
    __ Yes __ No

  • Is there a clear statement of the clinical importance or rationale for reporting the case?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Is the case described clearly?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Are all pertinent patient data reported adequately?
    __ Yes __ No

  • If patient care was rendered, are the objectives, procedures, duration, and results of various interventions described adequately?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Are the results of diagnostic procedures accompanied by reference values?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Is the evidence to support the author's diagnosis presented adequately?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Is the evidence to support the author's patient management presented adequately?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Are other plausible explanations considered and refuted?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Is there a discussion of the strengths, weaknesses, implications and relevance of the case to similar cases?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Is the clinical importance or rationale for reporting the case adequately substantiated by references?
    __ Yes __ No

  • Do the authors indicate directions for future investigation or management of similar cases?
    __ Yes __ No

    Provided by Alan Adams, D.C.
    Chairman of the Research Division
    Los Angeles College of Chiropractic