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Research methods for surgeons: an overview

S B Sheps1

  • 1Department of Health Care and Epidemiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Journal of Investigative Surgery : the Official Journal of the Academy of Surgical Research
|July 1, 1993
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This paper guides surgeons on designing clinical research by emphasizing clear hypotheses, variable definition, and bias control. It covers patient selection, randomization, and methodological assistance for effective surgical studies.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Research Methodology
  • Clinical Trial Design

Context:

  • Clinical research in surgery requires rigorous design and conduct.
  • Surgeons need guidance on methodological challenges in research.

Purpose:

  • To outline key features in designing and conducting surgical clinical research.
  • To introduce surgeons to critical methodological issues in research.

Summary:

  • Emphasizes clear study hypotheses and outcome variable definition.
  • Addresses bias, confounding, patient selection, and randomization.
  • Reviews co-intervention, contamination, and analytic issues in surgical trials.

Impact:

  • Aims to improve the quality of surgical clinical research.

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  • Encourages effective utilization of consultative services for research design.