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Overview
Case Studies provide a detailed analysis of a specific clinical or scientific case with educational or practical relevance to medicine, exercise science, or rehabilitation.
Limits
Length
- Main text: 2,000–4,000 words
Reporting Guideline
Recommended Standard
Authors are encouraged to follow the CARE (Case Report) guideline to improve transparency and completeness of reporting.
Ethics
Patient Consent
Authors must obtain and state explicit publication consent for any identifiable case details, images, or clinical information, even if anonymized.
Materials and Methods
Methodological Requirements
- Describe study population, design, sample source, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and measurement instruments in sufficient detail
- Human studies: state ethics committee name, approval number, and informed consent method
- Clinical trials: provide registry name and registration number
- Statistical analysis: state software, version, significance level, tests used, effect sizes, and confidence intervals