The checklist can be used to verify that all essential elements are included in the report of a study. This explanatory document aims to facilitate the use, understanding, and dissemination of the checklist. The document contains a clarification of the meaning, rationale, and optimal use of...
(STARD) steering group aims to improve theaccuracy and completeness of reporting of studies of diagnostic accuracy. The group describes andexplains the development of a checklist and flow diagram for authors of reportsAbstractdiagnostic tests before introduction into clinicalpractice could not only reduce...