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PRISMA-DTA for Abstracts Checklist Item

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TITLE and PURPOSE

Title

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Identify the report as a systematic review (+/− meta-analysis) of diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) studies.

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Objectives

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Indicate the research question, including components such as participants, index test, and target conditions.

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METHODS

Eligibility criteria

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Include study characteristics used as criteria for eligibility.

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Information sources

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List the key databases searched and the search dates.

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Risk of bias & applicability

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Indicate the methods of assessing risk of bias and applicability.

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Synthesis of results

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Indicate the methods for the data synthesis.

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RESULTS

Included studies

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Indicate the number and type of included studies and the participants and relevant characteristics of the studies (including the reference standard).

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Synthesis of results

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Include the results for the analysis of diagnostic accuracy, preferably indicating the number of studies and participants. Describe test accuracy including variability; if meta-analysis was done, include summary results and confidence intervals.

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DISCUSSION