Journal
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
Volume 14, Issue 1, Pages 49-58Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sfaa188
Keywords
educational; external validation; methodology; prediction models
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- Dutch Kidney Foundation [16OKG12]
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This article highlights the importance of external validation studies for improving prediction models' reproducibility and generalizability. Various methodological considerations and statistical analyses are crucial for designing and interpreting external validation studies.
Prognostic models that aim to improve the prediction of clinical events, individualized treatment and decision-making are increasingly being developed and published. However, relatively few models are externally validated and validation by independent researchers is rare. External validation is necessary to determine a prediction model's reproducibility and generalizability to new and different patients. Various methodological considerations are important when assessing or designing an external validation study. In this article, an overview is provided of these considerations, starting with what external validation is, what types of external validation can be distinguished and why such studies are a crucial step towards the clinical implementation of accurate prediction models. Statistical analyses and interpretation of external validation results are reviewed in an intuitive manner and considerations for selecting an appropriate existing prediction model and external validation population are discussed. This study enables clinicians and researchers to gain a deeper understanding of how to interpret model validation results and how to translate these results to their own patient population.
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