Common evidence gaps in point-of-care diagnostic test evaluation: a review of horizon scan reports.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Since 2008, the Oxford Diagnostic Horizon Scan Programme has been identifying and summarising evidence on new and emerging diagnostic technologies relevant to primary care. We used these reports to determine the sequence and timing of evidence for new point-of-care diagnostic tests and to identify common evidence gaps in this process.

Design

Systematic overview of diagnostic horizon scan reports.

Primary outcome measures

We obtained the primary studies referenced in each horizon scan report (n=40) and extracted details of the study size, clinical setting and design characteristics. In particular, we assessed whether each study evaluated test accuracy, test impact or cost-effectiveness. The evidence for each point-of-care test was mapped against the Horvath f

SUBMITTER: Verbakel JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5588931 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature