How useful are physical examination procedures? Understanding and applying likelihood ratios.

Volume: 41, Issue: 2, Pages: 201 - 206
Published: Apr 1, 2006
Abstract
Objective: To describe the calculation and interpretation of likelihood ratios for examination procedures performed by certified athletic trainers. Background: Physical examination procedures or “special tests” are commonly taught to athletic training students and performed by certified athletic trainers. Likelihood ratios offer an approach to assessing test performance that incorporates estimates of sensitivity and specificity into a...
Paper Details
Title
How useful are physical examination procedures? Understanding and applying likelihood ratios.
Published Date
Apr 1, 2006
Volume
41
Issue
2
Pages
201 - 206
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