2. Edition - October 2008
63.90 Euro
2008. 320 Pages, Softcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN-10: 1-4051-5787-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-5787-2 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Short description
THE EVIDENCE BASE OF CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS

THEORY AND METHODS OF DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH

Edited by

J André Knottnerus, MD PhD

Netherlands School of Primary Care Research, Maastricht University, The Netherlands

Frank Buntinx, MD PhD

Catholic University Leuven, Belgium and Maastricht University, The Netherlands

This unique book presents a framework for the strategy and methodology of diagnostic research, in relation to its relevance for practice. Now in its second edition The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis has been fully revised and extended with new chapters covering the STARD guidelines (STAndards for the Reporting of Diagnostic accuracy studies) and the multivariable analysis of diagnostic data.

With contributions from leading international experts in evidence-based medicine, this book is an indispensable guide on how to conduct and interpret studies in clinical diagnosis. It will serve as a valuable resource for all investigators who want to embark on diagnostic research and for clinicians, practitioners and students who want to learn more about its principles and the relevant methodological options available.

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From the contents
Preface.

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1. General introduction: evaluation of diagnostic procedures.

2. The architecture of diagnostic research.

3. Assessment of the accuracy of diagnostic tests: the cross-sectional study.

4. Diagnostic Testing and Prognosis: The randomised controlled trial in test evaluation research.

5. The diagnostic before-after study to assess clinical impact.

6. Designing studies to ensure that estimates of test accuracy will travel.

7. Analysis of data on the accuracy of diagnostic tests:.

8. Multivariable analysis in diagnostic accuracy studies. What are the possibilities?.

9. Standards of reporting on diagnostic accuracy studies.

10. Guidelines for conducting systematic reviews of studies evaluating the accuracy of diagnostic tests.

11. Producing and using clinical prediction rules.

12. Clinical problem solving and diagnostic decision making: a selective review of the cognitive research literature.

13. Improving test ordering and its diagnostic cost effectiveness in clinical practice - bridging the gap between clinical research and routine health care.

14. Epilogue: overview of evaluation strategy and challenges