Template:Diagnostic Studies
Use this template for
review of a specific diagnostic test or comparison of diagnostic tests.
Title
Keywords
Word count
Word count <2000 words
Author/s
name, position, institution of all authors + address for correspondence
Ethical approval
Abstract
a concise and factual abstract is required (maximum length 250 words)
Background or context
Objectives
the clinical question and diagnostic test being studied
Methods
outline study design
Study selection or eligibility criteria
participants and interventions
Method
describe the methodology used in the study
Measures / variables
list the measures used in the study, the method of measurement and measurement error
Study appraisal and synthesis methods
describe the statistical package and analysis methods used
Results
Key findings
Limitations / Discussion
Limitations of the study
Conclusion
and implications of key findings
Funding and Declarations
funding for the systematic review and any potential conflicts of interest
Registration number
if appropriate
Author Biography
include a short biography for each author and a link to their profile in Physiopedia
Acknowledgements
References
References will automatically be added here, see adding references tutorial.