Study Designs Used
- Randomized control trials
- Cross-sectional studies
- Observational cohort studies
- Meta-analysis
- Systemic reviews
- Pre-post designs
- Simulations
- Controlled perspective studies
- Economic evaluations
- Analysis of large administrative data structures – available from Medicare and Medicaid, private insurance companies, and major employers
- Studies that attempt to affect public policy.
- Patient questionnaires
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