Transparency and completeness of reporting of depression screening tool accuracy studies: A meta-research review of adherence to the Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies statement.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Accurate and complete study reporting allows evidence users to critically appraise studies, evaluate possible bias, and assess generalizability and applicability. We evaluated the extent to which recent studies on depression screening accuracy were reported consistent with Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) statement requirements.

Methods

MEDLINE was searched from January 1, 2018 through May 21, 2021 for depression screening accuracy studies.

Results

106 studies were included. Of 34 STARD items or sub-items, the number of adequately reported items per study ranged from 7 to 18 (mean = 11.5, standard deviation [SD] = 2.5; median = 11.5), and the number inadequately reported ranged from 3 to 17 (mean = 10.1, SD = 2.5; median = 10.0

SUBMITTER: Nassar EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9976600 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature