Diagnostic test accuracy systematic reviews are covered in the Cochrane Handbook.
A manual for systematic evaluations of test accuracy
A group of eminent researchers present the official manual for setting up and sustaining systematic reviews of test accuracy in healthcare in the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy. comprehending test accuracy measures, search tactics, research selection, comprehending meta-analysis, risk of bias, applicability evaluations, presentation of data, and conclusion-drawing are all covered in this Handbook’s first edition.
Readers will also discover:
An overview of test evaluation, covering the goals of medical testing, test reliability, and how tests affect patient outcomes
thorough investigations of test accuracy study design, including reference standard and comparative test accuracy study talks
Methods are taken into account, and systematic reviews of test accuracy are presented.
Detailing study selection, gathering data, and doing bias and applicability evaluations
The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy is ideal for physicians and medical professionals. It will also be useful to epidemiologists and students studying relevant disciplines.
