Extracting data from diagnostic test accuracy studies for meta-analysis
Abstract
It is important that DTA reviews summarise all the available evidence.
Studies in which the necessary information is not fully reported should not necessarily be excluded from pooled analyses.
As reported in this article, equations exist to derive values for the variables required for meta-analysis from other reported measures.
These equations may also be used to check the consistency of reported DTA measures.
Inconsistencies may arise if all the participants do not complete the study.
Citations
Taylor KS, Mahtani KR, Aronson JK. Extracting data from diagnostic test accuracy studies for meta-analysis. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine Published Online First: 05 January 2021.
Sponsorship: Supported by the NIHR ; National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration
Page last reviewed: 12 June, 2025
Metadata
Author(s): External author(s) only
Collection: 123456789/40
Subject(s): Diagnostic Testing
Format(s): Article
Date issued: 2021-01
ISSN: 2515-4478
ID: 703