Sentences with phrase «diagnostic predictive value»

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At least in theory, these protocols could be refined over time to improve their predictive power and diagnostic value.

Follow - up receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis on sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) was performed in an effort to assess clinical diagnostic relevance.

Using the 1 - month prevalence of major depression derived from the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) as criterion, the weighted sensitivity of the CES - D was 100 %; specificity 88 %; and positive predictive value 13 · 2 %.

Key Question # 1 (accuracy of screening tools): Studies on the accuracy of screening tools will be included if they compared a screening instrument with a valid criterion standard, defined as a DSM diagnosis of MDD or an ICD diagnosis of depressive episode based on a validated diagnostic interview procedure, and if they reported data allowing determination of sensitivity and specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value.