Pitfalls in the external validation of FRAX
Journal article
Kanis, John A., Oden, Anders, Johansson, Helena and McCloskey, Eugene. (2012). Pitfalls in the external validation of FRAX. Osteoporosis International. 23(2), pp. 423 - 431. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-011-1846-0
Authors | Kanis, John A., Oden, Anders, Johansson, Helena and McCloskey, Eugene |
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Abstract | Summary: Recent studies have evaluated the performance of FRAX® in independent cohorts. The interpretation of most is problematic for reasons summarised in this perspective. Introduction: FRAX is an extensively validated assessment tool for the prediction of fracture in men and women. The aim of this study was to review the methods used since the launch of FRAX to further evaluate this instrument. Methods: This covers a critical review of studies investigating the calibration of FRAX or assessing its performance characteristics in external cohorts. Results: Most studies used inappropriate methodologies to compare the performance characteristics of FRAX with other models. These included discordant parameters of risk ( comparing incidence with probabilities ), comparison with internally derived predictors and inappropriate use and interpretation of receiver operating characteristic curves. These deficits markedly impair interpretation of these studies. Conclusion: Cohort studies that have evaluated the performance of FRAX need to be interpreted with caution and preferably re-evaluated. |
Keywords | clinical risk factors; fracture probability; FRAX; osteoporotic fracture; receiver operating characteristics |
Year | 2012 |
Journal | Osteoporosis International |
Journal citation | 23 (2), pp. 423 - 431 |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
ISSN | 0937-941X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-011-1846-0 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84857357821 |
Page range | 423 - 431 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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