Journal article
A framework for clinical evaluation of diagnostic technologies.
Abstract
Most new diagnostic technologies have not been adequately assessed to determine whether their application improves health. Comprehensive evaluation of diagnostic technologies includes establishing technologic capability and determining the range of possible uses, diagnostic accuracy, impact on the health care provider, therapeutic impact and impact on patient outcome. Guidelines to determine whether each of these criteria have been met …
Authors
Guyatt GH; Tugwell PX; Feeny DH; Haynes RB; Drummond M
Journal
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 134, No. 6, pp. 587–594
Publication Date
March 15, 1986
ISSN
0820-3946