Value based interpretation of pulmonary function tests

P. Harber

doi:10.1378/chest.88.6.874

Value based interpretation of pulmonary function tests

P. Harber

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Two contrasting errors in spirometric interpretation are the inappropriate conclusion of 'normality' (type I) and of 'abnormality' (type II). A survey of 67 health professionals showed major interpersonal and intersituational differences in opinion about the optimal relative proportions of type I and type II errors. This suggests the need for caution in the commonly employed practice of interpretation based on a 5 percent false positive rate.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	874-877
Number of pages	4
Journal	CHEST
Volume	88
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.88.6.874
State	Published - 1985
Externally published	Yes

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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