Minimal clinically important differences and the illusion of precision.

Gurgenci T, Lee S, Farnan L, Good P

DOI: 10.1136/spcare-2026-006203
Published: 2026 Sep 17
Container: BMJ supportive & palliative care
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@article{allodium:10.1136/spcare-2026-006203,
  title = {Minimal clinically important differences and the illusion of precision.},
  author = {Gurgenci T and Lee S and Farnan L and Good P},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {BMJ supportive \& palliative care},
  doi = {10.1136/spcare-2026-006203},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2026-006203}
}

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TI  - Minimal clinically important differences and the illusion of precision.
AU  - Gurgenci T
AU  - Lee S
AU  - Farnan L
AU  - Good P
PY  - 2026
JO  - BMJ supportive & palliative care
DO  - 10.1136/spcare-2026-006203
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T, G., S, L., L, F., & P, G. (2026). Minimal clinically important differences and the illusion of precision.. BMJ supportive & palliative care. https://doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2026-006203

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