Study protocol for a scoping review of Lyme disease prediction methodologies

Publication type: 
Journal Article
Publication date: 
2024-05
Journal/Series title: 
BMJ Open
Volume: 
14
Issue: 
5
Abstract: 

To better understand the factors driving disease spread, predictive models can use current and historical data to predict disease occurrence in populations across time and space. Various prediction methods have been used, including approaches to evaluate prediction accuracy and/or performance and a range of predictors in LD risk prediction research. With this scoping review, we aim to document the different modelling approaches including types of forecasting and/or prediction methods, predictors and approaches to evaluating model performance (eg, accuracy).