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ArticleBMJ open2023

Prognostic prediction models for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC): a protocol for systematic review, critical appraisal and meta-analysis.

Zhen Lu, Xinyi Zhou, Leiwen Fu, Yuwei Li, Tian Tian, Qi Liu, Huachun Zou

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Article in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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  1. Genetic susceptibility, risk prediction, and druggable targets for oropharyngeal cancer: a UK Biobank study.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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7 authors.

Zhen LuSchool of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Xinyi ZhouSchool of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Leiwen FuSchool of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Yuwei LiSchool of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Tian TianSchool of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Qi LiuSchool of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Huachun ZouSchool of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China zouhuachun@fudan.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-8161-7576

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionOropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is increasingly prevalent and has significantly heterogeneous risks of survival for diagnosed individuals due to the inter-related risk factors. Precise prediction of the risk of survival for an individual patient with OPSCC presents a useful adjunct to therapeutic decision-making regarding the management of OPSCC. The aim of this systematic review, critical appraisal and meta-analysis is to assess prognostic prediction models for OPSCC and lay a foundation for future research programmes to develop and validate prognostic prediction models for OPSCC. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This protocol will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses Protocol statement. Based on predefined criteria, electronic databases including MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) will be searched for relevant studies without language restrictions from inception of databases to present. This study will systematically review published prognostic prediction models for survival outcomes in patients with OPSCC, describe their characteristics, compare performance and assess risk of bias and real-world clinical utility. Selection of eligible studies, data extraction and critical appraisal will be conducted independently by two reviewers. A third reviewer will resolve any disagreements. Included studies will be systematically summarised using appropriate tools designed for prognostic prediction modelling studies. Risk of bias and quality of studies will be assessed using the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool and the Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for individual prognosis or diagnosis. Performance measures of these models will be pooled and analysed with meta-analyses if feasible. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This review will be conducted completely based on published data, so approval from an ethics committee or written consent is not required. The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42023400272.

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicPrognosisReview Literature as TopicSquamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and NeckSystematic Reviews as TopicHead & neck tumoursONCOLOGYPrognosisProtocols & guidelinesSystematic Review

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