Overuse of diagnostic testing in healthcare: a systematic review

Conclusion Our findings suggest that substantial overuse of diagnostic testing is present with wide variation in overuse. Preoperative testing and imaging for non-specific low back pain are the most frequently identified low-value diagnostic tests. Uniform definitions and assessments are required in order to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the magnitude of diagnostic testing overuse.
Source: Quality and Safety in Health Care - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Open access Systematic review Source Type: research