Estimating the sensitivity of a screening test.
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چکیده
A commonly used estimate of a screening test's sensitivity, based on the prevalence at screening and the incidence of interval cancers, is shown to be logically unsound and quantitatively poor. An alternative simple estimate is proposed, based only on incidence rates.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of epidemiology and community health
دوره 39 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985