Decision-Making about Healthcare Related Tests and Diagnostic Strategies: User Testing of GRADE Evidence Tables.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To develop guidance on what information to include and how to present it in tables summarizing the evidence from systematic reviews of test accuracy following the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.

Methods

To design and refine the evidence tables, we used an iterative process based on the analysis of data from four rounds of discussions, feedback and user testing. During the final round, we conducted one-on-one user testing with target end users. We presented a number of alternative formats of evidence tables to participants and obtained information about users' understanding and preferences.

Results

More than 150 users participated in initial discussions and provided their formal and informal feedback. 20 use

SUBMITTER: Mustafa RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4608675 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature