Published August 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Independent external validation of predictive models for urinary dysfunction following external beam radiotherapy of the prostate: Issues in model development and reporting

  • 1. School of Health Sciences, National University of Malaysia (Malaysia)
  • 2. School of Physics, University of Western Australia (Australia)
  • 3. Department of Radiation Oncology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (Australia)
  • 4. Institute for Health Research, University of Notre Dame, Fremantle (Australia)
  • 5. School of Surgery, University of Western Australia (Australia)
  • 6. School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle (Australia)

Description

Background and purpose: Most predictive models are not sufficiently validated for prospective use. We performed independent external validation of published predictive models for urinary dysfunctions following radiotherapy of the prostate.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2016.05.010

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.radonc.2016.05.010;
PII
S0167814016311136;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Journal Volume
120
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 339-345
ISSN
0167-8140
CODEN
RAONDT

INIS

Country of Publication
Ireland
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
50080960
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
PROSTATE; RADIOTHERAPY; SIDE EFFECTS; URINARY TRACT
Descriptors DEC
BODY; GLANDS; MALE GENITALS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY

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