Towards Complete and Accurate Reporting of Studies of Diagnostic Accuracy: The STARD Initiative

Abstract

accuracy studies, readers must understand the design, conduct, analysis, and results of such studies. That goal can be achieved only through complete transparency from authors. Objective: To improve the accuracy and completeness of reporting of studies of diagnostic accuracy to allow readers to assess the potential for bias in the study and to evaluate its generalisability. Methods: The Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy (STARD) steering committee searched the literature to identify publications on the appropriate conduct and reporting of diagnostic studies and ex-tracted potential items into an extensive list. Research-ers, editors, and members of professional organisations shortened this list during a two-day consensus meeting

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Affiliated Institutions

• Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam NL
• The University of Queensland AU
• The University of Sydney AU
• Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario CA
• American Medical Association US
• University of Amsterdam NL

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