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. 2018 Jan 16;2018(1):CD011450. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011450.pub2

Naganuma 2010.

Methods A novel endoscopic scoring index was developed, the Endoscopic Activity Index (EAI)
Inpatients and outpatients from a gastroenterology clinic between 13‐71 years with active, moderate to severe UC were eligible to participate
Data 396 patients with UC (454 colonoscopies)
The endoscopic score was calculated by a single endoscopist
Comparisons EAI (endoscopic)
Matts Score (endoscopic)
Rachmilewitz Endoscopic Score (endoscopic)
Lichtiger Index (clinical)
Outcomes Construct validity (see Table 5)
Notes Endoscopic scoring indices assessed: EAI, Matts Score, Rachmilewitz Endocopic Score
Risk of bias
Item Authors' judgement Description
Blinding? No Clinical symptoms and endoscopic videos were assessed
Independent Observation? Unclear Not relevant (construct validity)