Journal article
How to conduct a high-quality systematic review on diagnostic research topics
Abstract
The methodological rigour of original studies on a diagnostic or prognostic research topic, and systematic reviews of these primary studies, varies; improving overall quality is warranted. This paper, the second of the series, outlines key concepts and essential steps required to conduct a high-quality systematic review on diagnostic topics. It is comprised of six aspects: clarifying the project objectives; generating an appropriate research …
Authors
Yao X; Vella E; Brouwers M
Journal
Surgical Oncology, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 70–75
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2018
DOI
10.1016/j.suronc.2017.11.010
ISSN
0960-7404