Category Ranking
98%
Total Visits
921
Avg Visit Duration
2 minutes
Citations
20
Article Abstract
Background And Objectives: Rapid reviews provide an efficient alternative to standard systematic reviews in response to a high priority or urgent need. Although rapid reviews of interventions have been extensively evaluated, little is known about the characteristics of rapid reviews of diagnostic evidence.
Study Design And Setting: We performed a scoping review for rapid reviews of medical tests published from 2013 to 2018. We extracted information on review characteristics and methods used to assess the evidence.
Results: We identified 191 rapid reviews. All reviews were developed within a short time (less than 12 months) and were relatively concise (less than 10 pages). The reviews involved multiple index tests (44%), multiple outcomes (88%), and several test applications (29%). Well-known methodological tailoring strategies were infrequently used. Although reporting of several key features was limited, we found that, in general, rapid reviews have similar characteristics to broader knowledge syntheses.
Conclusion: Our scoping review is the first to describe the characteristics and methods of rapid reviews of diagnostic evidence. Future research should identify the most appropriate methods for performing rapid reviews of medical tests. Standards for reporting of rapid reviews are needed.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2019.09.004 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Phage-nanomaterial platforms for precision antimicrobial therapy: from design to therapeutic application.
Nanoscale
September 2025
Institute of Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117599, Singapore.
The rapid increase in multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria and biofilm-associated infections has intensified the global need for innovative antimicrobial strategies. Phage therapy offers promising precision against MDR pathogens by utilizing the natural ability of phages to specifically infect and lyse bacteria. However, their clinical application is hampered by challenges such as narrow host range, immune clearance and limited efficacy within biofilms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHelicopter Rescue at Very High Altitude: Recommendations of the International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MedCom) 2025.
High Alt Med Biol
September 2025
International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MEDCOM), Zurich, Switzerland.
McLaughlin, Kyle, Charley Shimanski, Ken Zafren, Ian Jackson, Gerold Biner, Maurizio Folini, Andreas Hermansky, Eric Ridington, Peter Hicks, Giacomo Strapazzon, Marika Falla, Alastair Hopper, Dave Weber, Ryan Jackson, and Hermann Brugger. Helicopter rescue at very high altitude: Recommendations of the International Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine (ICAR MedCom) 2025. 00:00-00, 2025.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUse of Muscle Relaxants in Emergency Medicine: A Review.
Med Sci Monit
September 2025
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland.
Modern anesthesia, intensive care, and emergency medicine rely heavily on neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), first introduced in 1942. These agents not only facilitate endotracheal intubation but also improve surgical conditions by suppressing muscle responses to stimuli. NMBAs function via depolarizing (eg, succinylcholine) or non-depolarizing mechanisms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA comprehensive guide to digital neurology. An update on current development on digital neurology derived from the Digital Neuro Hub project.
Neurol Sci
September 2025
Neurology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
The rapid evolution of digital tools in recent years after COVID-19 pandemic has transformed diagnostic and therapeutic practice in neurology. This shift has highlighted the urgent need to integrate digital competencies into the training of future specialists. Key innovations such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and wearable health technologies have become central to improving healthcare delivery and accessibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAddressing underrepresented homicide and climate data in forensic science: The case for new human taphonomy facilities in tropical regions.
Sci Justice
September 2025
School of Chemistry, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, United Kingdom; Coventry University, School of Science, Coventry CV1 2DS, United Kingdom.
This review explores the geographical distribution of human taphonomy facilities (HTFs) in connection to climate and homicide rates from the 50 most impacted cities worldwide. Existing HTFs depict temperate climates, omitting tropical and arid areas. This underrepresentation impairs accurate post-mortem interval (PMI) estimates and limits the applicability of findings to global contexts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF