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Appendix B: Methods
USPSTF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

Article Screen & Abstract

Key Question 2:
Do new methods for preparing/evaluating cervical cytology improve
diagnostic yield?

Initials of Reviewer __ __ __ Date __ / __ / __ Unique Article Identifier __ __ __ __
(mm,dd,yy)

SCREEN The new method(s) under evaluation: _______________________

Is this an original research article? Yes No

Was Pap testing done as a screening test? Yes No

Does the study include at least 50 subjects/specimens Yes No
with Pap results and new method testing?

Was the new method used for primary screening or as Yes No
an adjunct to primary screening?

Were Pap and the new method compared with a Yes No
reference standard (histology/colposcopy)?

Were the Pap, new test, and reference standard Yes No
obtained within a three month window?

Can all cells of a 2x2 table be completed? Yes No

ALL ABOVE MUST BE “YES” TO INCLUDE FOR KQ2 Include Reject

Other Screening Questions

Does the article include stratification by age, with Yes No
women age 50 or older included?
Does the article report findings for women who have had
a hysterectomy? Yes No
Does the article report costs of screening based on Yes No
actual cost of care in the US?

Does the article report harms of screening/testing? Yes No

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