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How to Critically Appraise and Interpret Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Diagnostic Accuracy: A User Guide.

Abstract

Systematic reviews of diagnostic accuracy studies can provide the best available evidence to inform decisions regarding the use of a diagnostic test. In this guide, the authors provide a practical approach for clinicians to appraise diagnostic accuracy systematic reviews and apply their results to patient care. The first step is to identify an appropriate systematic review with a research question matching the clinical scenario. The user should …

Authors

Frank RA; Salameh J-P; Islam N; Yang B; Murad MH; Mustafa R; Leeflang M; Bossuyt PM; Takwoingi Y; Whiting P

Journal

Radiology, Vol. 307, No. 3,

Publisher

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

Publication Date

May 1, 2023

DOI

10.1148/radiol.221437

ISSN

0033-8419