Designing the Review

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) or practice integrates the best research evidence with clinical experience and client values. A systematic review (SR) uses explicit and transparent methods to identify, select, appraise, and synthesize results from different, but related, studies. Diagnostic tests are used to aid health professionals in the diagnosis or detection of a specific health outcome. They provide information related to the current stage of the condition, considering the clinical context, to help professionals make decisions.