{"product_id":"the-evidence-base-of-clinical-diagnosis-isbn-9781405157872","title":"The Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis","description":"This unique book presents a framework for the strategy and methodology of diagnostic research, in relation to its relevance for practice. Now in its second edition The \u003ci\u003eEvidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis\u003c\/i\u003e has been fully revised and extended with new chapters covering the STARD guidelines (STAndards for the Reporting of Diagnostic accuracy studies) and the multivariable analysis of diagnostic data. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith contributions from leading international experts in evidence-based medicine, this book is an indispensable guide on how to conduct and interpret studies in clinical diagnosis. It will serve as a valuable resource for all investigators who want to embark on diagnostic research and for clinicians, practitioners and students who want to learn more about its principles and the relevant methodological options available.\u003c\/p\u003e  List of Contributors, vii  \u003cp\u003ePreface, xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 General introduction: evaluation of diagnostic procedures, 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJ. Andre Knottnerus, Frank Buntinx, and Chris van Weel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The architecture of diagnostic research, 20\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eR. Brian Haynes and John J. You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Assessment of the accuracy of diagnostic tests: the cross-sectional study, 42\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJ. Andre Knottnerus and Jean W. Muris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Diagnostic testing and prognosis: the randomized controlled trial in test evaluation research, 63\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJeroen G. Lijmer and Patrick M. M. Bossuyt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The diagnostic before–after study to assess clinical impact, 83\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJ. Andre Knottnerus, Geert-Jan Dinant, and Onno P. Van Schayck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Designing studies to ensure that estimates of test accuracy will travel, 96\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLes M. Irwig, Patrick M. M. Bossuyt, Paul P. Glasziou, Constantine Gatsonis, and Jeroen G. Lijmer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Analysis of data on the accuracy of diagnostic tests, 118\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJ. Dik F. Habbema, Rene Eijkemans, Pieta Krijnen, and J. Andre Knottnerus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Multivariable analysis in diagnostic accuracy studies: what are the possibilities?, 146\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrank Buntinx, Bert Aertgeerts, Marc Aerts, Rudi Bruyninckx, J. Andre Knottnerus, Ann van den Bruel, and Jef van den Ende\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Standards for reporting on diagnostic accuracy studies, 167\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatrick M. M. Bossuyt and Nynke Smidt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Guidelines for conducting systematic reviews of studies evaluating the accuracy of diagnostic tests, 180\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFrank Buntinx, Bert Aertgeerts, and Petra Macaskill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Producing and using clinical prediction rules, 213\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTom Fahey and Johan van der Lei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Clinical problem solving and diagnostic decision making: a selective review of the cognitive research literature, 237\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlan Schwartz and Arthur S. Elstein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Improving test ordering and its diagnostic cost-effectiveness in clinical practice—bridging the gap between clinical research and routine health care, 256\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRon Winkens, Trudy van der Weijden, Hans Severens, and Geert-Jan Dinant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Epilogue: overview of evaluation strategy and challenges, 273\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJ. Andre Knottnerus, Ann van den Bruel, and Frank Buntinx\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex, 285\u003c\/p\u003e  \"An invaluable reference ophthalmologists involved in conduting or interpreting studies on diagnostic research.\" (Eye News, 1 October 2010)“\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThis is a thorough compilation of clinical research methods and practices.” (\u003ci\u003eDoody's Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAndre Knottnerus\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Professor of General Practice, Maastricht University. He is involved in the Cochrane movement for drawing up tools for accurate diagnostic testing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Buntinx\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor, Department of Public Health, Leuven University. He is one time chair of the Cochrane Collaboration Diagnostic and Screening Tests Working Group\u003c\/p\u003e  This unique book presents a framework for the strategy and methodology of diagnostic research, in relation to its relevance for practice. Now in its second edition \u003ci\u003eThe Evidence Base of Clinical Diagnosis\u003c\/i\u003e has been fully revised and extended with new chapters covering the STARD guidelines (STAndards for the Reporting of Diagnostic accuracy studies) and the multivariable analysis of diagnostic data.  \u003cp\u003eWith contributions from leading international experts in evidence-based medicine, this book is an indispensable guide on how to conduct and interpret studies in clinical diagnosis. It will serve as a valuable resource for all investigators who want to embark on diagnostic research and for clinicians, practitioners and students who want to learn more about its principles and the relevant methodological options available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990223962341,"sku":"NP9781405157872","price":119.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405157872.jpg?v=1761786973","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-evidence-base-of-clinical-diagnosis-isbn-9781405157872","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}