Evaluating the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic tests on patient-important outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of study methods to guide effective implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To perform critical methodological assessments on designs, outcomes, quality and implementation limitations of studies evaluating the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) on patient-important outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.

Design

A systematic review of study methods.

Data sources

MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, African Index Medicus and clinical trial registries were searched up to May 2022.

Eligibility criteria

Primary quantitative studies that compared mRDTs to alternative diagnostic tests for malaria on patient-important outcomes within sub-Sahara Africa.

Data extraction and synthesis

Studies were sought by an information specialist and two independent reviewers screened for eligible records and extracted data using a predesi

SUBMITTER: Otieno JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11409401 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature