Comparing outcomes from tailored meta-analysis with outcomes from a setting specific test accuracy study using routine data of faecal calprotectin testing for inflammatory bowel disease

Comparing outcomes from tailored meta-analysis with outcomes from a setting specific test accuracy study using routine data of faecal calprotectin testing for inflammatory bowel disease

Abstract Background Meta-analyses of test accuracy studies may provide estimates that are highly improbable in clinical practice. Tailored meta-analysis produces plausible estimates for the accuracy of a test within a specific setting by tailoring the selection of included studies compatible with a...

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Main Authors: Karoline Freeman, Brian H. Willis, Ronan Ryan, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Meta-analysis
Routine data
Diagnostic test accuracy
Decision making
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-022-01668-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-022-01668-9

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