How to write a case report for publication

Green, Bart N.; Johnson, Claire

doi:10.1016/s0899-3467(07)60137-2

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“…Since this study was a case series, and thus lacked a controlled condition and adequate power, no direct cause-and-effect relationship can be established, and caution must be applied when making inferences and generalizations. 34 Stress has been correlated to a deterioration in athletic performance, 11 and rowing performance in particular. 35 Reducing stress/anxiety may in turn have the effect of reducing general muscle tension, which would improve general muscle function.…”

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The use of Neuro Emotional Technique with competitive rowers: A case series

Jensen

2011

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Introduction: Power has been shown to consistently predict rowing performance, yet traditional methods to improve power may negatively impact performance when coupled with endurance training. Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) has been found to reduce stress and anxiety, which are also known to impair performance. The aim of this prospective case series was to describe how NET was used with competitive rowers, and to report any changes in average power output following the intervention. Clinical Features: Seven elite rowers were tested using the Max Power Test, one week before and one week after a session of NET. Five of athletes performed better following the NET intervention, while two athletes performed worse. Discussion: Many factors may have contributed to the changes in power output that these athletes experienced. Since this study was a case series and only a small sample was used, it lacked a comparison group. Therefore, no inferences or generalizations can be made. The changes seen may not be directly attributed to the NET intervention, but may the result of other factors, such as learning, normal training effects, or assessment bias. The primary limitations of this study include its qualitative design (i.e. a case report), and the appropriateness / usefulness of its primary outcome measure, the Max Power Test. Conclusion: This case series demonstrates one plausible use of NET with athletes, however, a randomized, controlled trial is needed to determine its effectiveness before causality can be inferred.

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The use of Neuro Emotional Technique with competitive rowers: A case series

Jensen

2011

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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“…All necessary details must be described in order to allow for plausibility. This allows the reader to objectively assess the significance of the case report [3]. This section is typically comprised of three paragraphs.…”

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“…Important observations that are overlooked or not recorded in clinical studies can be made based on case reports. These observations can contain insights that expand our medical knowledge or act as an impetus for new research [2,3]. In fact, many medical innovations and developments come from case reports, such as in the case of the first heart transplantation [4].…”

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“…Moreover, many submitted case reports contain technical and editorial errors [6]. As a result, interesting but poorly written case reports are rejected by peer-reviewed journals [3]. In summary, the uniqueness of the case, a careful and structured presentation, and a clear conclusion are essential for successful publication [3,7].…”

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“…As a result, interesting but poorly written case reports are rejected by peer-reviewed journals [3]. In summary, the uniqueness of the case, a careful and structured presentation, and a clear conclusion are essential for successful publication [3,7]. The present study is intended to provide instructions for writing clearly structured radiological case reports.…”

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Instructions for Radiological Case Reports

Bannas¹

2017

Fortschr Röntgenstr

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ABSTR ACTPurpose This paper explains the purpose and structure of a radiological case report and provides guidance for radiologists with respect to the writing of a well-structured patient case report. Materials and MethodsThe current literature and the author's experience as a writer were used to create a manual that describes steps for preparing a radiological case report containing all of the important ingredients for effective communication.Results Case reports are the first line of evidence in documenting clinical observations in the literature. A case report should be written succinctly and consists of four structured main sections: introduction, description of the case, discussion and conclusion. Its structure follows the structure of an original research article, whereby the description of the case of the case report corresponds to the materials and methods section of the research article. The introduction provides the subject and merit of the case report with respect to the published literature.The case description presents the case in detail and chronological order to allow for plausibility. The discussion compares the case with the published literature and summarizes the essential features. A case report, like an original article, must provide a justified conclusion. The conclusion should be brief and be applicable to clinical practice.Conclusion The unique quality of the case, proper preparation and a clear conclusion are essential for a case report to be published. Schlussfolgerungen Die Einzigartigkeit des Falles, eine sorgfältige und strukturierte Präsentation, sowie eine klare Schlussfolgerung sind entscheidend für die erfolgreiche Publikation.

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