Pediatría basada en la evidencia: estudios de diagnóstico (2ª parte) / Evidence-based pediatrics: diagnostic tests (2nd part)
Arch. argent. pediatr
; 108(6): 538-543, dic. 2010. tab, graf
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-594328
Responsible library:
AR94.1
RESUMEN
El proceso diagnóstico es complejo y ejercitarlo exige experiencia e instrumentos adecuados. Elavance tecnológico ha multiplicado el número de pruebas diagnósticas disponibles, aunque son pocas las herramientas clínicas bien diseñadas,validadas y útiles. En este artículo describimos el proceso de construcción de reglas de predicción clínica y el uso de curvas ROC para la seleccióndel valor límite óptimo para una pruebacon resultado numérico.
ABSTRACT
Diagnosis is a complex process, demanding experience and proper instruments. Technology has advanced rapidly, increasing the number of available diagnostic tests. However, fewwell designed and validated useful clinical tools exist. This article summarizes the development process for clinical prediction rules and the use of ROC curves to select the best cutoff point for tests with continuous results.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
Health problem:
Goal 7: Evidence and knowledge in health
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Prognosis
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ROC Curve
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Evidence-Based Medicine
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Arch. argent. pediatr
Journal subject:
Pediatrics
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Argentina
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Nacional de Pediatría Profesor Doctor Juan Pedro Garrahan/AR
