Hi,
I am currently trying to find the best critical appraisal tool for quantitative diagnostic studies. I basically have just one RCT, one systematic review and 6 case-control studies identified. I was considering QUADAS for both the case-control studies and the RCT and PRISMA for the systematic review.
I then came across CASP however which has a version for systematic reviews and diagnostic studies.
Any thoughts? QUADAS was also used for the systematic review I have at hand.
Thanks.
Dear Martina,
Interesting question. Could you clarify the purpose of using the tool? Do you want to critically appraise the studies you identify or you want to assess the certainty (also referred as quality) of evidence (for example, in the context of a systematic review you are conducting)?
Likely, it depends on the purpose that you will use one of the options you described.
Thanks,
Juan
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