- Framework of problems / Objective
- Single reviewer / lack of double checking
- Identifying studies for systematic reviews of diagnostic tests was difficult due to the poor sensitivity and precision of methodologic filters and the lack of information in the abstract
Ref ID | 583 |
First Author | J. Doust |
Journal | JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY |
Year Of Publishing | 2005 |
URL | https://www.jclinepi.com/article/S0895-4356(05)00020-X/fulltext |
Keywords |
Diagnostic Single reviewer |
Problem(s) |
Single reviewer / lack of double checking |
Number of systematic reviews included | 2 |
Summary of Findings | In contrast to the article title, the main finding from this paper appears to be that single reviewer screener would have missed one relevant study in the case of both reviewers. This paper is actually highlighting the importance of dual reviewers, rather than the adequacy of methodologic filters. |
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |