Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Evaluating Diagnostic Test Accuracy: A Practical Review for Clinical Researchers-Part I. General Guidance and Tips.
10.3348/kjr.2015.16.6.1175
- Author:
Kyung Won KIM
1
;
Juneyoung LEE
;
Sang Hyun CHOI
;
Jimi HUH
;
Seong Ho PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 05505, Korea. parksh.radiology@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Meta-Analysis ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
- Keywords:
Systematic review;
Meta-analysis;
Diagnostic test accuracy
- MeSH:
Databases, Factual;
Diagnostic Tests, Routine/*standards;
Humans;
ROC Curve;
Research
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2015;16(6):1175-1187
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In the field of diagnostic test accuracy (DTA), the use of systematic review and meta-analyses is steadily increasing. By means of objective evaluation of all available primary studies, these two processes generate an evidence-based systematic summary regarding a specific research topic. The methodology for systematic review and meta-analysis in DTA studies differs from that in therapeutic/interventional studies, and its content is still evolving. Here we review the overall process from a practical standpoint, which may serve as a reference for those who implement these methods.
