The evidence base of clinical diagnosis theory and methods of diagnostic research (Wiley-Blackwell Pub./BMJ Books, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references and index
General introduction : evaluation of diagnostic procedures / J. André Knottnerus, Frank Buntinx, and Chris van Weel -- The architecture of diagnostic research / R. Brian Haynes and John You -- Assessment of the accuracy of diagnostic tests : the cross-sectional study / J. André Knottnerus and Jean W. Muris -- Diagnostic testing and prognosis : the randomised controlled trial in test evaluation research / Jeroen G. Lijmer and Patrick M.M. Bossuyt -- The diagnostic before : after study to assess clinical impact / J. André Knottnerus, Geert-Jan Dinant, Onno P. Van Schayck -- Designing studies to ensure that estimates of test accuracy will travel / Les M. Irwig ... [et al.] -- Analysis of data on the accuracy of diagnostic tests -- J. Dik ... [et al.] -- Multivariable analysis in diagnostic accuracy studies : what are the possibilities? / F. Buntinx ... [et al.]
Standards of reporting on diagnostic accuracy studies / P. Bossuyt and Nynke Smidt -- Guidelines for conducting systematic reviews of studies evaluating the accuracy of diagnostic tests / Frank Buntinx, Bert Aertgeerts, and Petra Macaskill -- Producing and using clinical prediction rules / Tom Fahey and Johan Van der Lei -- Clinical problem solving and diagnostic decision making : a selective review of the cognitive research literature / Alan Schwartz and Arthur S. Elstein -- Improving test ordering and its diagnostic cost effectiveness in clinical practice : bridging the gap between clinical research and routine health care / Ron A.G. Winkens ... [et al.] -- Epilogue : overview of evaluation strategy and challenges / J. André Knottnerus, Ann van den Bruel, and Frank Buntinx
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