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Record Nr.

UNINA9910739446003321

Titolo

Epidemiology : principles and practical guidelines / / Jan Van den Broeck and Jonathan R. Brestoff, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer, 2013

ISBN

94-007-5989-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (621 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BroeckJan Van den

BrestoffJonathan R

Disciplina

614.4

Soggetti

Epidemiology

Epidemics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface -- Part I Introduction.- Definition and Scope of Epidemiology.- Basic Concepts in Epidemiology.- Roots and Future of Epidemiology -- Part II Study Design.- General Study Objectives -- The Specific Aims -- General Study Designs.- Study Size Planning. Sponsoring and Stakeholder Involvement.- The Recruitment and Enrollment Plan.- The Measurement Plan.- The Quality Assurance and Control Plan.- The Data Management Plan.- The Analysis Plan -- Ethics Support -- Part III  Study Conduct.- Training and Study Preparations.- Managing the Informed Consent Process.- Accrual, Retention and Adherence.- Questionnaires.- Maintaining Data Integrity.- Data Cleaning.- Good Clinical Practice -- Part IV:  Study Analysis.- Statistical Estimation.- Statistical Testing.- Statistical Modeling.- Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses.- The Ethics of Study Analysis -- Part V Study Reporting.- Interpretation of Findings.- Scientific Writing.- Reporting Data Quality.-  Dissemination to Stakeholders.- The Ethics of Study Reporting -- Bibliography -- Subject Index.

Sommario/riassunto

This textbook presents epidemiology in a practical manner, contextualized with discussions of theory and ethics, so that students and professionals from all academic backgrounds may develop a deep appreciation for how to conduct and interpret epidemiological research. Readers will develop skills to: ·         Search for and appraise literature critically ·         Develop important research questions ·         Design,



plan, and implement studies to address those questions ·         Develop proposals to obtain funding ·         Perform and interpret fundamental statistical estimations,           tests,and models ·         Consider the ethical implications of all stages of research ·         Report findings in publications ·         Advocate for change in the public health setting Epidemiology is and will remain a discipline in motion, and this textbook aims at reflecting this dynamism and keeping pace with its momentum. This textbook is not only a classroom tool with high utility but also an essential reference and guide for those engaging in research involving human subjects.