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| − | + | Because multiple editions of a given Profile are formally published as it advances through the QIBA Process, ensure certain details are visible when referencing the Profile by using the following template: | |
| − | + | * <'''Modality'''> <'''Biomarker Name'''> - <'''Publication Date'''> ('''Stage''') | |
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| − | + | '''Modality''' and '''Stage''' should be obvious. '''Publication Date''' is the date of the draft at the end of the [[Review Process|'''publication approval process''']]. | |
| − | The Biomarker Name is determined by the | + | The '''Biomarker Name''' is determined by the Profile Authoring Group based on what is both clear and convenient to their community. Often it will make sense to include the relevant anatomy if that is key to the biomarker scope. The use of abbreviations and acronyms is up to the Profile Authoring Group based on what would be clear to their intended clinical audience. Try to keep the Biomarker Name short enough that people can conveniently refer to it verbally. |
For examples, refer to the '''[[Profiles]]''' page. | For examples, refer to the '''[[Profiles]]''' page. | ||
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''Rationale'': | ''Rationale'': | ||
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The modality is a useful way to group biomarkers and is often a key piece of scope. | The modality is a useful way to group biomarkers and is often a key piece of scope. | ||
| − | It is important to understand that a Profile embodies trade-off choices between what requirements were considered reasonably achievable and what performance was considered useful/acceptable. Those choices, however, represent a snapshot at a particular point in time. Over time, performance expectations may increase | + | It is important to understand that a Profile embodies trade-off choices between what requirements were considered reasonably achievable and what performance was considered useful/acceptable. Those choices, however, represent a snapshot at a particular point in time. Over time, performance expectations may increase (for example to meet the needs of a new clinical application) and new technologies may become more widely available in the installed base, making it practical to raise conformance requirements. |
| − | The publication date indicates | + | The publication date indicates which of two editions of a Profile is newer and also provides a temporal context for the tradeoffs. A 2018 Profile reflects the expectations and technologies of 2018. |
| − | It is expected that new editions of a | + | It is expected that new editions of a Profile may be published when there are significant advancements in technology and/or expectations. Older sites and systems can still claim conformance to the older editions of a Profile, while others will pursue more cutting-edge performance. |
The [[QIBA Profile Stages|'''Profile Stage''']] is important to understand the level of maturity and stability of the Profile. A Clinically Feasible or Claim Confirmed Profile is a stable specification to which products and sites can claim conformance. | The [[QIBA Profile Stages|'''Profile Stage''']] is important to understand the level of maturity and stability of the Profile. A Clinically Feasible or Claim Confirmed Profile is a stable specification to which products and sites can claim conformance. | ||
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A product conformance claim might say | A product conformance claim might say | ||
| − | * This product conforms to the PET Amyloid 2022-06-03 (Clinically Feasible) Profile | + | * This product conforms to the QIBA PET Amyloid 2022-06-03 (Clinically Feasible) Profile as the Acquisition Device actor. |
A site conformance claim might say | A site conformance claim might say | ||
| − | * This site conforms to the CT Lung Density 2020-09-04 (Consensus) Profile | + | * This site conforms to the QIBA CT Lung Density 2020-09-04 (Consensus) Profile. |
| + | Documents such as Clinical Trial Protocols, imaging guidelines, or publications from professional organizations or commercial entities might say things like | ||
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| + | * This protocol incorporates the requirements of the QIBA MR Elastography of the Liver 2022-02-14 (Clinically Feasible) Profile. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:01, 19 January 2024
Because multiple editions of a given Profile are formally published as it advances through the QIBA Process, ensure certain details are visible when referencing the Profile by using the following template:
- <Modality> <Biomarker Name> - <Publication Date> (Stage)
Modality and Stage should be obvious. Publication Date is the date of the draft at the end of the publication approval process.
The Biomarker Name is determined by the Profile Authoring Group based on what is both clear and convenient to their community. Often it will make sense to include the relevant anatomy if that is key to the biomarker scope. The use of abbreviations and acronyms is up to the Profile Authoring Group based on what would be clear to their intended clinical audience. Try to keep the Biomarker Name short enough that people can conveniently refer to it verbally.
For examples, refer to the Profiles page.
Rationale:
The modality is a useful way to group biomarkers and is often a key piece of scope.
It is important to understand that a Profile embodies trade-off choices between what requirements were considered reasonably achievable and what performance was considered useful/acceptable. Those choices, however, represent a snapshot at a particular point in time. Over time, performance expectations may increase (for example to meet the needs of a new clinical application) and new technologies may become more widely available in the installed base, making it practical to raise conformance requirements.
The publication date indicates which of two editions of a Profile is newer and also provides a temporal context for the tradeoffs. A 2018 Profile reflects the expectations and technologies of 2018.
It is expected that new editions of a Profile may be published when there are significant advancements in technology and/or expectations. Older sites and systems can still claim conformance to the older editions of a Profile, while others will pursue more cutting-edge performance.
The Profile Stage is important to understand the level of maturity and stability of the Profile. A Clinically Feasible or Claim Confirmed Profile is a stable specification to which products and sites can claim conformance.
Usage:
A product conformance claim might say
- This product conforms to the QIBA PET Amyloid 2022-06-03 (Clinically Feasible) Profile as the Acquisition Device actor.
A site conformance claim might say
- This site conforms to the QIBA CT Lung Density 2020-09-04 (Consensus) Profile.
Documents such as Clinical Trial Protocols, imaging guidelines, or publications from professional organizations or commercial entities might say things like
- This protocol incorporates the requirements of the QIBA MR Elastography of the Liver 2022-02-14 (Clinically Feasible) Profile.