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Agreement studies in radiology research.
B Farzin1, J-C Gentric2, M Pham2
1Interventional Neuroradiology Laboratory, centre hospitalier de l'université de Montréal (CHUM), Research Centre, 1560 Sherbrooke east, Simard Z-12909, H2L4M1 Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
|July 31, 2016
Summary
Agreement studies in diagnostic imaging are infrequent and poorly reported. Most studies lack adequate sample size justification and clear statistical reporting, indicating a need for improved research practices.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging Research
- Scientific Publication Quality
Background:
- Agreement studies are crucial for assessing the reliability of diagnostic imaging interpretations.
- Evaluating the quality of published agreement studies is essential for improving research standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of agreement studies in diagnostic imaging journals.
- To assess the quality of reporting for these agreement studies.
Main Methods:
- A review of studies published in four radiology journals from January 2011 to December 2012.
- Evaluation of agreement studies using a 24-item form based on the Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies criteria.
Main Results:
- Only 13% of reviewed studies reported agreement, with a mean of 81 patients.
- Sample size justification was found in only 3% of studies.
- Adequate reporting of agreement studies was observed in just 3% of publications.
Conclusions:
- Agreement studies in diagnostic imaging are often preliminary and inadequately reported.
- Dedicated agreement studies are rare, representing an area for research promotion.
- Enhancing the quality and frequency of agreement studies is recommended.
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