| Study design(s) targeted by the tool | Cross-sectional studiescross-sectional-study |
|---|---|
| Additional details on designs | Biomarker data |
| Tool area | Health: Biomarker data |
| Link to the tool | Get the BIOCROSS tool |
Details | |
| Website | |
| Primary publication | Wirsching J, Graßmann S, Eichelmann F, et al. Development and reliability assessment of a new quality appraisal tool for cross-sectional studies using biomarker data (BIOCROSS). BMC Med Res Methodol. 2018;18(1):122. doi:10.1186/s12874-018-0583-x. |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12874-018-0583-x |
| Guidance document | |
| Training | None known – please contact us if you are aware of any training that should be listed here. |
| Language | English |
| Translations | None known – please contact us if you are aware of any evaluations that should be listed here |
| Record last updated | 30/05/2025 |
Related tools and Publications | |
| Previous versions | None |
| Updated versions | None |
| Related tools | None |
| Evaluations | None |
| Other publications | None known – please contact us if you are aware of any publications that should be listed here. |
Key Criteria | |
| Focuses on risk of bias, or makes a distinction between items that assess risk of bias and other aspects of study quality | No |
| Offers a method to reach either a domain specific or overall assessment of risk of bias | Yes |
| Tool developed for use across topic areas (i.e. not developed for specific clinical area such as physiotherapy or dentistry) | No |
| Avoids recommending use of summary numerical quality scores | No |
