What Is a Real Nomogram?

被引:65
作者
Kattan, Michael W. [1 ]
Marasco, Joe [1 ]
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[1] Cleveland Clin, Dept Quantitat Hlth Sci, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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10.1053/j.seminoncol.2009.12.003
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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100214 ;
摘要
The current resurgence in the use of nomograms as diagnostic and prognostic tools has legitimate roots in their effectiveness in facilitating communication between the doctor and patient. By returning to a more classical approach to nomography, graphical insights can further enlighten the patient beyond what can be achieved with current methods, while at the same time simplifying the process. We propose a going-forward extension that addresses the issue of further use of computing technology to continue to enhance understanding. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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