The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis: Theory and methods of diagnostic research, Second Edition

• Publisher: BMJ Books
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 313
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.Content:
Chapter 1 General Introduction: Evaluation of Diagnostic Procedures (pages 1–19): J. Andre Knottnerus, Frank Buntinx and Chris van Weel
Chapter 2 The Architecture of Diagnostic Research (pages 20–41): R. Brian Haynes and John J. You
Chapter 3 Assessment of the Accuracy of Diagnostic Tests: The Cross?Sectional Study (pages 42–62): J. Andre Knottnerus and Jean W. Muris
Chapter 4 Diagnostic Testing and Prognosis: The Randomized Controlled Trial in Test Evaluation Research (pages 63–82): Jeroen G. Lijmer and Patrick M. M. Bossuyt
Chapter 5 The Diagnostic Before–After Study to Assess Clinical Impact (pages 83–95): J. Andre Knottnerus, Geert?Jan Dinant and Onno P. van Schayck
Chapter 6 Designing Studies to Ensure that Estimates of Test Accuracy Will Travel (pages 96–117): Les M. Irwig, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Paul P. Glasziou, Constantine Gatsonis and Jeroen G. Lijmer
Chapter 7 Analysis of Data on the Accuracy of Diagnostic Tests (pages 118–145): J. Dik F. Habbema, Rene Eijkemans, Pieta Krijnen and J. Andre Knottnerus
Chapter 8 Multivariable Analysis in Diagnostic Accuracy Studies: What are the Possibilities? (pages 146–166): Frank Buntinx, Bert Aertgeerts, Marc Aerts, Rudi Bruyninckx, J. Andre Knottnerus, Ann van den Bruel and Jef van den Ende
Chapter 9 Standards for Reporting on Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (pages 167–179): Patrick M. M. Bossuyt and Nynke Smidt
Chapter 10 Guidelines for Conducting Systematic Reviews of Studies Evaluating the Accuracy of Diagnostic Tests (pages 180–212): Frank Buntinx, Bert Aertgeerts and Petra Macaskill
Chapter 11 Producing and Using Clinical Prediction Rules (pages 213–236): Tom Fahey and Johan van der Lei
Chapter 12 Clinical Problem Solving and Diagnostic Decision Making: A Selective Review of the Cognitive Research Literature (pages 237–255): Alan Schwartz and Arthur S. Elstein
Chapter 13 Improving Test Ordering and its Diagnostic Cost?Effectiveness in Clinical Practice—Bridging the Gap between Clinical Research and Routine Health Care (pages 256–272): Ron Winkens, Trudy van der Weijden, Hans Severens and Geert?Jan Dinant
Chapter 14 Epilogue: Overview of Evaluation Strategy and Challenges (pages 273–284): J. Andre Knottnerus, Ann van den Bruel and Frank Buntinx