DiTA (Diagnostic Test Accuracy database)

DiTA indexes primary studies and systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy relevant to physical therapy practice.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive indexing: DiTA indexes more than 2400 primary studies and systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy.
• Search functionality: Users can search using text fields and dropdown lists to find evidence of diagnostic test accuracy.
• Record content: Entries provide citation details, abstracts, and links to full-text resources.

Scientific Applications:

• Evidence-based diagnostic test selection: Clinicians and researchers can find evidence to inform the choice of diagnostic tests in physical therapy settings.
• Systematic review support: Researchers can locate indexed systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy relevant to physiotherapy practice.

Methodology:

Studies are indexed through manual curation and classification of diagnostic test accuracy literature relevant to physical therapy practice.