Study Design and Analysis in Hand Surgery Research: Tips for Success
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Author Spotlight: Development of a Novel Finite Element Analysis Model for Improved Orthognathic Surgical Techniques
Published on: October 20, 2023
Kevin A Hao1, Ryan P Calfee2, Jennifer F Waljee3
1College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
Abstract:
Hand surgeons are constantly faced with evaluation of new evidence to identify best practices in clinical care. However, even the most rigorous study designs have limitations due to biases, generalizability, and other flaws. Here, we highlight seven common aspects of study design and analysis that should be considered by hand surgeons when interpreting findings. The evaluation of these practices can optimize the peer-review process and assess the value of evidence to be incorporated into clinical practice.
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