Risk models and scores for type 2 diabetes: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate current risk models and scores for type 2 diabetes and inform selection and implementation of these in practice.

Design

Systematic review using standard (quantitative) and realist (mainly qualitative) methodology. Inclusion criteria Papers in any language describing the development or external validation, or both, of models and scores to predict the risk of an adult developing type 2 diabetes.

Data sources

Medline, PreMedline, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched. Included studies were citation tracked in Google Scholar to identify follow-on studies of usability or impact.

Data extraction

Data were extracted on statistical properties of models, details of internal or external validation, and use of risk scores beyond the studies t

SUBMITTER: Noble D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3225074 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature