Evidence in Medicine: The Common Flaws, Why They Occur and How to Prevent Them

Crombie, Iain K.

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Wiley, John & Sons, Inc.
ISBN:	1-119-79414-5 (1119794145)
ISBN-13:	978-1-119-79414-1 (9781119794141)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2021
Publish Date:	07/21
Weight:	0.70 Lbs.
Pages:	272
Subject Class:	M-A (Medical Administration and Health Policy)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Research Design; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
NLM Class:	W 20.5
LC Class:	R852
Abstract:	High-quality evidence is the foundation for effective treatment in medicine. As the vast amount of published medical evidence continues to grow, concerns about the quality of many studies are increasing. Evidence in Medicine is a much-needed resource that addresses the ...medical misinformation mess... by assessing the flaws in the research environment. This authoritative text identifies and summarises the many factors that have produced the current problems in medical research, including bias in randomised controlled trials, questionable research practices, falsified data, manipulated findings, and more. This volume brings together the findings from meta-research studies and systematic reviews to explore the quality of clinical trials and other medical research, explaining the character and consequences of poor-quality medical evidence using clear language and a wealth of supporting references. The text suggests planning strategies to transform the research process and provides an extensive list of the actions that could be taken by researchers, regulators, and other key stakeholders to address defects in medical evidence.

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