Challenges of Assessing Therapeutic or Diagnostic Outcomes with Observational Data

Am J Med. 2018 Feb;131(2):206-210. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2017.10.027. Epub 2017 Dec 11.
No abstract available

Keywords: Epidemiology; Observational data; Outcomes research; Selection bias.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Causality
  • Computer Simulation
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Observational Studies as Topic / standards*
  • Observational Studies as Topic / statistics & numerical data
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / standards
  • Research Design
  • Sample Size
  • Selection Bias
  • Treatment Outcome*