Microbiology Investigation Criteria for Reporting Objectively (MICRO): a framework for the reporting and interpretation of clinical microbiology data.
BMC Med
; 17(1): 70, 2019 03 29.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There is a pressing need to understand better the extent and distribution of antimicrobial resistance on a global scale, to inform development of effective interventions. Collation of datasets for meta-analysis, mathematical modelling and temporo-spatial analysis is hampered by the considerable variability in clinical sampling, variable quality in laboratory practice and inconsistencies in antimicrobial susceptibility testing and reporting.METHODS:
The Microbiology Investigation Criteria for Reporting Objectively (MICRO) checklist was developed by an international working group of clinical and laboratory microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, epidemiologists and mathematical modellers.RESULTS:
In keeping with the STROBE checklist, but applicable to all study designs, MICRO defines items to be included in reports of studies involving human clinical microbiology data. It provides a concise and comprehensive reference for clinicians, researchers, reviewers and journals working on, critically appraising, and publishing clinical microbiology datasets.CONCLUSIONS:
Implementation of the MICRO checklist will enhance the quality and scientific reporting of clinical microbiology data, increasing data utility and comparability to improve surveillance, grade data quality, facilitate meta-analyses and inform policy and interventions from local to global levels.Palabras clave
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Proyectos de Investigación
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Interpretación Estadística de Datos
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Técnicas Microbiológicas
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Servicios de Laboratorio Clínico
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Exactitud de los Datos
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Camboya