Systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy in chronic wound's microbiology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of non-culture-based methodologies for detecting microorganisms in chronic wounds.

Methods

We systematically reviewed studies that evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of alternative tests in chronic wound samples, excluding studies focused on animal samples or unrelated conditions. The search encompassed PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science databases, employing the QUADAS-2 tool for risk of bias assessment. Our search included the PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science databases, and we assessed the risk of bias using the QUADAS-2 tool. A meta-analysis was conducted on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and colorimetric methods to determine sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic odds ratio, and summary receiver-opera

SUBMITTER: Berenguer-Perez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11419733 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature