Using case-control studies for prescribing research

J Mant; M Vessey

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2710.2002.00398.x

Using case-control studies for prescribing research

J Clin Pharm Ther. 2002 Feb;27(1):67-74. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2710.2002.00398.x.

Authors

J Mant¹, M Vessey

Affiliation

¹ Department of Primary Care & General Practice, Medical School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK. j.w.mant@bham.ac.uk

PMID: 11846863
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2710.2002.00398.x

Abstract

In this review, the principles of design, analysis and interpretation of case-control studies are illustrated by considering the evidence from case-control studies that link hormone replacement therapy to venous thromboembolism.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Case-Control Studies*
Drug Prescriptions*
Hormone Replacement Therapy / adverse effects*
Humans
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design
Thromboembolism / chemically induced*