Research paper
The reliability of a quality appraisal tool for studies of diagnostic reliability (QAREL)
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- The reliability of a quality appraisal tool for studies of diagnostic reliability (QAREL)
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Background The aim of this project was to investigate the reliability of a new 11-item quality appraisal tool for studies of diagnostic reliability (QAREL). The tool was tested on studies reporting the reliability of any physical examination procedure. The reliability of physical examination is a challenging area to study given the complex testing procedures, the range of tests, and lack of procedural standardisation. Methods Three reviewers used QAREL to independently rate 29 articles, compr...
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- Research paper
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- Journal article
- Date created
- 2013-09-19
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- Lucas, Nicholas / Macaskil, Petra / Irwig, Les / Moran, Robert / Rickards, Luke / Turner, Robin / Bogduk, Nikolai
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- https://hdl.handle.net/10652/2706
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- reliability / quality appraisal / systematic review / evidence-based medicine / Complementary and Alternative Medicine not elsewhere classified
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