Assessing variability in results in systematic reviews of diagnostic studies

Assessing variability in results in systematic reviews of diagnostic studies

Abstract Background To describe approaches used in systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy studies for assessing variability in estimates of accuracy between studies and to provide guidance in this area. Methods Meta-analyses of diagnostic test accuracy studies published between May and Septe...

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Main Authors: Christiana A. Naaktgeboren, Eleanor A. Ochodo, Wynanda A. Van Enst, Joris A. H. de Groot, Lotty Hooft, Mariska M. G. Leeflang, Patrick M. Bossuyt, Karel G. M. Moons, Johannes B. Reitsma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Meta-analysis
Diagnostic techniques and procedures/standards
Sensitivity and specificity
Data interpretation
Statistical
Bias (epidemiology)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-016-0108-4

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