Bhandari / Robioneck Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-3-13-167021-2
Verlag: Thieme
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 252 Seiten, PDF, Format (B × H): 195 mm x 270 mm

A practical, all-inclusive roadmap to understanding and executing advanced surgical researchAdvanced Concepts in Surgical Research is a practical, reader-friendly guide to planning, conducting, and evaluating solid, evidence-based surgical research that leads to high-quality results. Geared to the investigator who has already mastered basic principles, this book focuses on more advanced topics such as randomized controlled trials, survey design, observational studies, meta analyses, statistical concepts, reporting of data, and much more. Special Features:Includes tips and insights from experienced surgical researchers on how to conduct an effective clinical study and avoid pitfallsSupplies hard-to-find information on current topics such as randomization systems and technology and publication biasProvides standardized, easy-to-reference text boxes with highlighted key concepts, on-the-spot definitions of terminology in Jargon Simplified sections, and real-world case examples from the literaturePresents nearly 60 illustrations and tables to help in visualizing key concepts Filled with proven research methodologies, clinical data, examples, and strategies that can be applied across a wide range of disciplines, Advanced Concepts in Surgical Research illuminates the challenges and solutions of modern day surgical research. It is essential for any clinician undertaking a well-defined, systematic, clinically relevant, and ultimately successful surgical research study.

Zielgruppe

Ärzte

Autoren/Hrsg.

Robioneck, Bernd

Bhandari, Mohit

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Orthopädie- und Unfallchirurgie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Biomedizin, Medizinische Forschung, Klinische Studien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Factorial Randomized Trials 2 Expertise-Based Randomized Trials 3 Randomization Systems and Technology 4 Blinding and Concealment 5 Composite Outcome in Orthopaedics: Understanding the Concepts 6 Adjudication of Outcomes—Systems and Approaches 7 Subgroup Analyses 8 Trial Management—Advanced Concepts and Systems 9 Case–Control Studies 10 Cohort Studies 11 Survey Design 12 Qualitative Studies 13 Economic Analysis 14 Literature Searches 15 Understanding Effect Sizes 16 Fixed Effects versus Random Effects 17 Heterogeneity 18 Uncovering Publication Bias 19 Statistical Pooling—Programs and Systems 20 Meta-analysis of Observations Studies 21 Meta-regression 22 Preparing a Statistical Analysis Plan 23 Regression Analysis 24 Survival Analysis 25 Interim Analyses in Randomized Trials 26 Conflicts of Interest Reporting 27 Authorship—Modern Approaches and Reporting 28 Randomized Trials Reporting Checklists 29 Observational Studies Reporting Checklists 30 Meta-analysis Reporting Checklists Resources and Contacts for Surgical Research Glossary of Terms