The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis ：Theory and Methods of Diagnostic Research

Publication subTitle ：Theory and Methods of Diagnostic Research

Author： J. Andre Knottnerus  

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year： 2009

E-ISBN: 9781444300581

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781405157872

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781405157872

Subject： R44 diagnostics

Language： ENG

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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.

Chapter

Contents

pp.：  1 – 7

List of Contributors

pp.：  7 – 9

Preface

pp.：  9 – 13

1 General introduction: evaluation of diagnostic procedures

pp.：  13 – 17

2 The architecture of diagnostic research

pp.：  17 – 36

3 Assessment of the accuracy of diagnostic tests: the cross-sectional study

pp.：  36 – 58

4 Diagnostic testing and prognosis: the randomized controlled trial in test evaluation research

pp.：  58 – 79

5 The diagnostic before–after study to assess clinical impact

pp.：  79 – 99

6 Designing studies to ensure that estimates of test accuracy will travel

pp.：  99 – 112

7 Analysis of data on the accuracy of diagnostic tests

pp.：  112 – 134

8 Multivariable analysis in diagnostic accuracy studies: what are the possibilities?

pp.：  134 – 162

9 Standards for reporting on diagnostic accuracy studies

pp.：  162 – 183

10 Guidelines for conducting systematic reviews of studies evaluating the accuracy of diagnostic tests

pp.：  183 – 196

11 Producing and using clinical prediction rules

pp.：  196 – 229

12 Clinical problem solving and diagnostic decision making: a selective review of the cognitive research literature,

pp.：  229 – 253

13 Improving test ordering and its diagnostic cost-effectiveness in clinical practice—bridging the gap between clinical research and routine health care,

pp.：  253 – 272

14 Epilogue: overview of evaluation strategy and challenges

pp.：  272 – 289

Index

pp.：  289 – 301

LastPages

pp.：  301 – 318

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