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How to use articles about diagnostic technology: gastric tonometry
S P Keenan1, G H Guyatt, W J Sibbald
1Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario Faculty of Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada.
Critical Care Medicine
|October 3, 1999
Summary
Evaluating diagnostic technology in critical care is crucial. This article outlines eight steps for assessing new and existing tools, focusing on their impact and value.
Area of Science:
- Critical care medicine
- Diagnostic technology evaluation
Background:
- Diagnostic tests and monitoring are essential in critical care.
- Understanding the impact of current and emerging diagnostic technologies is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a framework for assessing the value of diagnostic technology in critical care.
- To illustrate these assessment steps using literature on gastric tonometry.
Main Methods:
- The article details eight steps for evaluating diagnostic technology.
- These steps cover laboratory function, diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, and cost-effectiveness.
- Consideration is given to impact on healthcare workers, decision-making, patient outcomes, and practical application.
Main Results:
- Gastric tonometry literature is used to demonstrate the eight-step assessment process.
- The framework guides the evaluation of technology's laboratory performance, clinical application, and economic factors.
Conclusions:
- A thorough understanding of research on diagnostic technology is fundamental for critical care practice.
- Systematic evaluation ensures the effective integration of new and existing diagnostic tools.