Ovarian cancer symptom index
Purins A, Mundy L, Hiller JE
Record ID 32007000661
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
Currently there is no effective screening test for ovarian cancer, therefore the development of an effective question based symptom index would be an important clinical tool. The symptom index investigated here showed positive outcomes and further studies are underway to investigate the use of the index in a prospective manner.
Authors' recommendations:
The symptom index may be of use for the future development of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the diagnosis of women with ovarian cancer. Although HealthPACT has recommended that further assessment of this technology is no longer warranted, the contents of this summary should be forwarded to the College of General Practitioners for their consideration.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2007
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Mass Screening
- Ovarian Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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