Assessing the quality of publications evaluating the accuracy of blood glucose monitoring systems.

ABSTRACT: Many studies determine the performance of blood glucose monitoring (BG) systems. Correct evaluation is, however, complex, and apparent contradiction of results creates confusion. This study aimed to provide an overview of frequently made errors and to develop easy-to-use checklists to verify the quality of such studies. Building on the work from Mahoney and Ellison and subsequent re-evaluation, study designs of accuracy studies were assessed, and best practice and internationally accepted norms were determined. Key issues were collated, and two simplified checklists were developed: one for the assessment of analytical accuracy studies and a second for guidance with studies assessing the influence of interferences. The checklists have been used in a feasibility study with 20 representative

SUBMITTER: Thorpe GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3696921 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature