Journal article
058 Assessment of the Evidence for Diagnostic Tests and Strategies: A Systematic Review of Available Tools
Abstract
Background The challenges facing guideline developers when making recommendations about diagnostic tests and strategies (DTS) are considerably different when compared to treatment recommendations. Objectives To identify, describe and compare all available instruments, checklists, critical appraisal tools, and indices designed for assessing the quality of evidence (QoE) or strength of recommendations (SoR) dealing with diagnostic tests and …
Authors
Mustafa R; Wiercioch W; Falavigna M; Zhang Y; Prediger B; Cheung A; Ivanova L; Arevalo-Rodriguez I; Schünemann H
Journal
BMJ Quality & Safety, Vol. 22, No. Suppl 1,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
August 2013
DOI
10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002293.89
ISSN
2044-5415