The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis

Theory and Methods of Diagnostic Research
Herausgegeben von Knottnerus, J. Andre; Buntinx, Frank

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Provides a useful framework for clinical researchers, showing how to choose appropriate study designs and to prepare and execute diagnostic studies effectively.

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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.

Produktdetails

• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1A405157870
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 508g
• ISBN-13: 9781405157872
• ISBN-10: 1405157879
• Artikelnr.: 23584597

Autorenporträt

Andre Knottnerus, Professor of General Practice, Maastricht University. He is involved in the Cochrane movement for drawing up tools for accurate diagnostic testing Frank Buntinx, Professor, Department of Public Health, Leuven University. He is one time chair of the Cochrane Collaboration Diagnostic and Screening Tests Working Group

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. . 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