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Better tests, better care: improved diagnostics for infectious diseases.
Angela M Caliendo1, David N Gilbert, Christine C Ginocchio
1Department of Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Summary
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) reviewed diagnostic tests and identified barriers to developing new technologies. IDSA offers recommendations to improve diagnostic test development and integration into clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Diagnostics
- Health Policy
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The current landscape of diagnostic testing presents unmet needs.
- Emerging diagnostic technologies offer potential but face integration challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current diagnostic landscape and identify unmet needs and emerging technologies.
- To assess challenges hindering the development and clinical integration of improved diagnostic tests.
- To present recommendations from the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to overcome identified barriers.
Main Methods:
- Policy paper review of the diagnostic landscape.
- Analysis of barriers to diagnostic test development and clinical integration.
- Formulation of recommendations for stakeholders.
Main Results:
- Identified significant unmet needs in current diagnostic capabilities.
- Highlighted challenges in the development pipeline and clinical adoption of new tests.
- Outlined a set of actionable recommendations to address these barriers.
Conclusions:
- Fulfilling the promise of emerging diagnostics requires addressing identified barriers.
- Successful implementation necessitates engagement and coordination among diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborative efforts are crucial for advancing diagnostic test development and integration.
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