Addressing the need for economic modelling when designing and reporting a diagnostic testing accuracy study
Abstract
Model-based economic evaluations rely on results of diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) studies to assess the value-for-money of a new diagnostic or prognostic test. The 30-item Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) 2015 guidelines are the gold-standard guidelines for DTA studies. In this Perspective paper, we conducted a rapid review of publicly available economic evaluations of a new diagnostic test between 2012 and 2025 to formulate eight elements that we believe could be added to STARD 2015 to help enhance the credibility of DTA-based economic evaluations. Examples from the rapid review and practical recommendations were provided.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Volume
- 13
- Pages
- 1729822–1729822
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN