Title | Inclusion of methodological filters in searches for diagnostic test accuracy studies misses relevant studies. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Whiting P, Westwood M, Beynon R, Burke M, Sterne JA, Glanville J |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Epidemiology |
Volume | 64 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 602-7 |
Date Published | 2011 Jun |
ISSN | 1878-5921 |
Keywords | Diagnostic Tests, Routine; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Information Storage and Retrieval; MEDLINE; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Research Design; United States |
Abstract | To compare the performance of MEDLINE searches using index test(s) and target condition (subject searches) with the same searches combined with methodological filters for test accuracy studies. |
Alternate Journal | J Clin Epidemiol |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |