The Design of Studies for Medical Research

Essential Reading for Medical Research
Good design is a pre–requisite for successful medical research and The Design of Studies for Medical Research shows just how this can be achieved. The book focuses on how to effectively design studies and covers all key aspects of the process:How to take samplesHow to randomiseQuestionnaire and form designSample size determinationDesign of laboratory experimentsDesign of clinical trialsDesign of epidemiological studies
This book is for anyone working in medical research, from the laboratory through to general practice and public health. It will be ideal for anyone embarking upon research for the first time or submitting a research proposal for funding, but is of relevance to all health and allied health professionalsIncludes examples from the medical literatureHighlights and summarises key concepts

Spis treści:
Preface.
Chapter 1. What is Evidence.
Chapter 2. Measurement, Forms and Questionnaires.
Chapter 3. Principles of Study Size Calculation.
Chapter 4. Randomisation.
Chapter 5. Cross–sectional Longitudinal Studies.
Chapter 6. Surveys, Cohort and Case–Control Studies.
Chapter 7. Clinical Trails – General Issues.
Chapter 8. Early Clinical Trials.
Chapter 9. Phase III Trials.
Chapter 10. Diagnosis.
Chapter 11. Prognostic Factor Studies.
References.
Tables.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
David Machin, Division of Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Sciences, National Cancer Centre, Singapore and UK Children′s Cancer Study Group, University of Leicester, UK and Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK
Michael J. Campbell, Medical Statistics Group, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, School of Health and Related Scien ces, University of Sheffield, UK

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Essential Reading for Medical Research
Good design is a pre–requisite for successful medical research and The Design of Studies for Medical Research shows just how this can be achieved. The book focuses on how to effectively design studies and covers all key aspects of the process:How to take samplesHow to randomiseQuestionnaire and form designSample size determinationDesign of laboratory experimentsDesign of clinical trialsDesign of epidemiological studies
This book is for anyone working in medical research, from the laboratory through to general practice and public health. It will be ideal for anyone embarking upon research for the first time or submitting a research proposal for funding, but is of relevance to all health and allied health professionalsIncludes examples from the medical literatureHighlights and summarises key concepts