Evidence of questionable research practices in clinical prediction models.

Nicole WhiteRex ParsonsGary CollinsAdrian Gerard Barnett

Published in: BMC medicine (2023)

The AUCs for some models are over-inflated, which risks exposing patients to sub-optimal clinical decision-making. Greater modelling transparency is needed, including published protocols, and data and code sharing.

Keyphrases

decision making
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
primary care
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
electronic health record
randomized controlled trial
social media
patient reported outcomes
health information
risk assessment
big data
artificial intelligence