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Table 2 Indicators of SOP compliance

From: High quality standards for a large-scale prospective population-based observational cohort: Constances

Measurement

Indicator

Error

Weight

Distribution of decimal

Results rounded by operator

Waist

(Waist/Abdominal) ratio

Palpation of anatomical landmarks not systematically performed by operator

Arterial pressure

Distribution of the left/right side for the 3rd reading

Two first readings performed on the same arm

Arterial pressure

Higher blood pressure

Chronograph not respected

Near visual activity

Lower Parinaud

Specific device to respect distance not used

Far visual activity

Higher scores in 1/10

Distance not respected

Audition

High distribution of last digit results equal to 0

Test performed with steps of 10db instead of 5 dB

Audition

Lower percentage of patient with negative scores

Test performed without testing negative values.

Spirometry

Lower percentage of acceptable maneuver declared

Insufficient patient coaching or training of the study-nurse

Spirometry

(repeatability declared/repeatability calculated) ratio

Insufficient training of the study nurse