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