Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 14, 2026
14:43
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
[Types of studies published in the journal Atencion Primaria between 1984-1990]
J Jiménez Villa1, M C Carré Llopis, J M Argimon Pallás
1Unidad Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria de Barcelona.
Atencion Primaria
|June 15, 1993
Summary
This study analyzed epidemiological designs in Atencion Primaria from 1984-1990. Most published research (93%) used descriptive studies, with few analytical designs, impacting primary care research trends.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Medical Research Methodology
Context:
- Analysis of research published in Atencion Primaria between 1984 and 1990.
- Focus on epidemiological study designs and their methodological characteristics.
- Inclusion of original articles, special contributions, and clinical notes.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency of different epidemiological designs.
- To characterize the main methodological features of these designs.
- To provide insights into the research landscape of primary care during the specified period.
Summary:
- A descriptive study reviewed 324 articles from Atencion Primaria (1984-1990).
- 93% of studies were descriptive, with 27% being prevalence studies, often population-based (15.7%).
- Validated questionnaires were used in 13.5% of studies; experimental research comprised 6.5% (85% with control groups).
Impact:
- Highlights a predominance of descriptive over analytical epidemiological studies in primary care research.
- Indicates that most descriptive studies focused on patient populations rather than the general population.
- Suggests potential areas for methodological improvement in primary care research design and reporting.
Related Concept Videos
01:22Case Studies
There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it.
02:20Longitudinal Research
Sometimes we want to see how people change over time, as in studies of human development and lifespan. When we test the same group of individuals repeatedly over an extended period of time, we are conducting longitudinal research. Longitudinal research is a research design in which data-gathering is administered repeatedly over an extended period of time. For example, we may survey a group of individuals about their dietary habits at age 20, retest them a decade later at age 30, and then again...
01:11Observational Studies
Observational studies are a type of analytical study where researchers observe events without any interventions. In other words, the researcher does not influence the response variable or the experiment's outcome.
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One example of...
There are three types of observational studies – Prospective, retrospective, and cross-sectional.
Prospective Study
Prospective studies, also known as longitudinal or cohort studies, are carried out by collecting future data from groups sharing similar characteristics. One example of...
01:16Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are prospective experimental studies conducted on humans to determine the safety and efficacy of treatments, drugs, diet methods, and medical devices. Using statistics in clinical trials enables researchers to derive reasonable and accurate conclusions from the collected data, allowing them to make wise decisions in uncertain situations. In medical research, statistical methods are crucial for preventing errors and bias.
There are four phases in a clinical trial. A phase one...
There are four phases in a clinical trial. A phase one...
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
01:26Longitudinal Studies
Longitudinal studies are also widely used in other medical and social science fields. For instance, in cardiovascular research, they can monitor patients' health over decades to identify risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or smoking, and evaluate the long-term effectiveness of preventive measures. Similarly, in mental health studies, researchers might follow individuals from adolescence into adulthood to understand the development and progression of conditions like...