Use of Expert Panels to Define the Reference Standard in Diagnostic Research: A Systematic Review of Published Methods and Reporting.

Authors :: Bertens, Loes C. M.
Broekhuizen, Berna D. L.
Naaktgeboren, Christiana A.
Rutten, Frans H.
Hoes, Arno W.
van Mourik, Yvonne
Moons, Karel G. M.
Reitsma, Johannes B.
Source :: PLoS Medicine; Oct2013, Vol. 10 Issue 10, p1-17, 17p, 2 Diagrams, 8 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: : Loes C. M. Bertens and colleagues survey the published diagnostic research literature for use of expert panels to define the reference standard, characterize components and missing information, and recommend elements that should be reported in diagnostic studies. Please see later in the article for the Editors' Summary [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: DIAGNOSIS
PSYCHIATRIC research
CARDIAC research
DATA extraction
DIAGNOSTIC examinations
INDUSTRIAL research

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