Clinical epidemiology provides the scientific basis for the practice of medicine due to its focus on the diagnosis, prognosis and management of human disease using appropriate research design, measurement and evaluation.á In ClinicalEpidemiology: Practice and Methods, leading experts contributeáselections intended to educate researchers onáhow best to undertake clinical research.á Divided into twoácategories, the volume first covers issues of design, measurementand analysis associated with various research designs, then continues with methods to better inform medical decision-making,áincluding aggregation of multiple studies using meta-analysis, health economics, clinical practice guidelines and health technology assessment.á As a part of the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, this comprehensive textácollects the kind of detailed, up-to-date information and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results. Essential and advantageous, Clinical Epidemiology: Practice and Methods is an ideal reference for medical practitioners, basic scientists and allied health professionals who desire to improve clinical outcomes.
- ISBN: 978-1-61737-857-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 310
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés