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Table 1 Operationalization of response shift for DH in the CRT model

From: Using classification and regression tree modelling to investigate response shift patterns in dentine hypersensitivity

Response shift

Operationalization

Qualitative indicator

Interpretation

Recalibration

Changes in subscale scores over time

↓DHEQ scores with worse DH

Downward shift

At follow up individuals experience clinical signs of DH but DHEQ total score is lower than at screening

 

↑ DHEQ scores with less DH

Upwards shift

At follow up individuals experience no clinical signs of DH but DHEQ total score is higher than at screening

 

↑ DHEQ scores with worse DH

No recalibration

At follow up individuals experience clinical signs of DH and DHEQ total score is higher than at screening

Reprioritization

Changes in the relative importance of each subscale to the model over time