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In the development of a new test for use in clinical practice, Grant1 distinguishes the following phases: technical improvements, definition of abnormal test results (validity), choice of appropriate clinical applications (efficacy) and appropriate management policy (effectiveness).
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van Geijn, H.P. (1985). The value and interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns. In: Clinch, J., Matthews, T. (eds) Perinatal Medicine. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4918-8_12
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