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Patrick M. Bossuyt, Johannes B. Reitsma, David E. Bruns, Constantine A Gatsonis, Paul P. Glasziou, Les M. Irwig, Jeroen G. Lijmer, David Moher, Drummond Rennie, and Henrica C. W. de Vet
Towards Complete and Accurate Reporting of Studies of Diagnostic Accuracy: The STARD Initiative
Radiology 2003; 226: 24-28 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

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The STARD Initiative: Chris I Flowers (28 April 2003)

The STARD Initiative 28 April 2003

Chris I Flowers,
Radiologist
Breast Test Wales
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Re: The STARD Initiative

chris.flowers{at}ntlworld.com Chris I Flowers

Editor:
Interestingly, the special report on the STARD initiative by Bossuyt et al was published at the same time in both Radiology (1) and the British Medical Journal (2). For too long, radiologists have been happy to produce reports presenting individual opinions. Comparison with final outcomes and the growth of multidisciplinary teamwork has ensured that there is an ongoing audit of radiology reports. This has resulted in reporting that is more scientific and evidence based. In several subspecialties in radiology, individual measures of diagnostic accuracy are obtained and published (eg, PERFORMS in breast imaging). Radiologists can then determine their own sensitivity and specificity. The STARD initiative will enable radiologists, patients, and associated medical professionals to have confidence in reports of diagnostic accuracy. However, the emphasis should be on both authors and reviewers of articles to ensure that the criteria are met before publication.
References
1. Bossuyt PM, Reitsma JB, Bruns DE, et al. Towards complete and accurate reporting of studies of diagnostic accuracy: the STARD initiative. Radiology 2003; 226:24-28.
2. Bossuyt PM, Reitsma JB, Bruns DE, et al. Towards complete and accurate reporting of studies of diagnostic accuracy: the STARD initiative. BMJ 2003; 326:41-44.