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STARD 2015 guidelines for reporting diagnostic accuracy studies: explanation and elaboration
Jérémie F Cohen1,2, Daniël A Korevaar1, Douglas G Altman3
1Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The STARD 2015 statement enhances diagnostic accuracy study reporting. It provides a checklist to improve transparency and trustworthiness of study findings for better clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Clinical research methodology
- Medical diagnostics
- Scientific reporting standards
Background:
- Diagnostic accuracy studies face bias risks affecting trustworthiness and applicability.
- Incomplete reporting hinders judgment of study design and conduct.
- Standardized reporting is crucial for reliable clinical evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the updated STARD 2015 statement for reporting diagnostic accuracy studies.
- To improve the completeness and transparency of diagnostic accuracy study reports.
- To clarify the rationale and expectations for each item on the STARD 2015 checklist.
Main Methods:
- The STARD 2015 statement, an updated guideline for reporting diagnostic accuracy studies.
- A checklist of essential items for authors, reviewers, and readers.
- An explanation and elaboration document with commented examples of appropriate reporting.
Main Results:
- The STARD 2015 checklist comprises 30 essential items.
- The accompanying document clarifies the rationale for each item.
- Examples illustrate expectations for informative study reports.
Conclusions:
- The STARD 2015 statement aims to enhance the quality of diagnostic accuracy study reporting.
- Adherence to STARD 2015 promotes transparency, trustworthiness, and applicability of findings.
- This guideline supports researchers and readers in evaluating diagnostic accuracy research.
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