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Understanding Bariatric Research

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Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to help the bariatric clinician to better understand bariatric research. This chapter will describe the types of articles published and the anatomy of these publications. Different study designs are discussed, as well as the statistical concepts used frequently in such studies. Details of the data sources or data registries are described, as well as their strength and weaknesses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe ASMBS Textbook of Bariatric Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1: Bariatric Surgery
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media
Pages139-147
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781493912063
ISBN (Print)9781493912056
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Administrative Data
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Comparative Effectiveness Research
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Quality Improvement Program

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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