- Summarise the study designs for both studies provided for the appraisal and explain how both of these studies fulfil the criteria for the study designs you have identified (approx. 100 words). Health Assignment Help
- Broadly identify the ICD codes used in both studies. Compare and contrast how the codes have been used in both studies and discuss quality related issues surrounding the use of coded data in the context of the studies. (approx. 500 words).
- Evaluate the methodology of one of these studies. (approx. 600 words).
- Things you should consider include: sample size; external validity; selection of data sources; methods of data collection; data to be collected; use of codes; method of data analysis; how potential bias was/was not minimized (eg. Selection bias, measurement bias, recall bias); cost; ethics and any other relevant issues.
- Discuss the results of one study selected for the appraisal in (4) above (~200 words)
- This should include identification of statistically significant effects and, for each of these effects, identification of the relevant statistics. Decide if the effect found in the study is clinically or practically important and provide a rationale for this decision.
- Determine whether or not you would make any changes to the design of the study you appraised in (4) above. Justify your decision. (~150 words) Health Assignment Help