The disproportionate impact of pre-test probability estimation errors: an analysis across different pre-test probability contexts
Accurate estimation of pre-test probability is essential for the validity of Bayesian diagnostic reasoning. Objective and evidence-based approaches to pre-test probability estimation are necessary to minimize diagnostic errors and to enhance the reliability of clinical decision-making.
Authors
- José Nunes de Alencar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3835-6067)
- M. Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6703-1547)
Institutions
- Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual (BR)
- Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diagnosis
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/dx-2025-0033
- Primary Topic
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00