QUADAS-2: A Revised Tool for the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies

Whiting, Penny; W.S. Rutjes, Anne; E. Westwood, Marie; Mallett, Susan; J. Deeks, Jonathan; B. Reitsma, Johannes; M.G. Leeflang, Mariska; A.C. Sterne, Jonathan; M.M. Bossuyt, Patrick; QUADAS-2 Group*, the

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-155-8-201110180-00009

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QUADAS-2: A Revised Tool for the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies

Published in Annals of Internal Medicine • Oct 18, 2011

Authors:

Penny Whiting

Anne W.S. Rutjes

Marie E. Westwood

Abstract

In 2003, the QUADAS tool for systematic reviews of diagnostic accuracy studies was developed. Experience, anecdotal reports, and feedback suggested areas for improvement; therefore, QUADAS-2 was developed. This tool comprises 4 domains: patient selection, index test, reference standard, and flow and...

Subject

Medicine

Diagnostic accuracy

Medical physics

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