Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies Evaluating Diagnostic Test Accuracy: A Practical Review for Clinical Researchers-Part I. General Guidance and Tips

作者：Kyung Won Kim, Juneyoung Lee, Sang Hyun Choi, Jimi Huh, Seong Ho Park · 发表于：Korean Journal of Radiology · 年份：2015 · DOI：10.3348/kjr.2015.16.6.1175 · 被引用次数：330 · 研究领域：Meta-analysis and systematic reviews、Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life、Reliability and Agreement in Measurement

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.