Hey!
Yes this helps a lot. I took the time to revisit the charts regarding the math related to sensitivity and specificity which also was helpful to visualize. I realize that high sensitivity tests cast a wide net, and will capture every true positive. However Sensitive tests will not be able to tell you anything regarding the false positives. Therefore a sensitive test is a good way to ensure every patient who is a faller will be identified as a high fall risk. Then, if a negative result comes up on a very sensitive test, you can be confident that it is a true negative since false negative rate is very low in a highly sensitive test. Then SNout makes sense to me.
That makes sense right?? I’m trying to think about sensitivity and specificity in a way that I can recall at any time or apply to any situation.
Thanks again!