Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries Publisher

Totten V¹ ; Simon EL² ; Jalili M³ ; Sawe HR⁴

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1. Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD), KDHCD Department of Emergency Medicine, Visalia, 93291, CA, United States
2. Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Department of Emergency Medicine, Akron, 44307, OH, United States
3. Department of Emergency Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Source: African Journal of Emergency Medicine Published:2020

Abstract

Without data, there is no new knowledge generated. There may be interesting speculation, new paradigms or theories, but without data gathered from the universe, as representative of the truth in the universe as possible, there will be no new knowledge. Therefore, it is important to become excellent at collecting, collating and correctly interpreting data. Pre-existing and new data sources are discussed; variables are discussed, and sampling methods are covered. The importance of a detailed protocol and research manual are emphasized. Data collectors and data collection forms, both electronic and paper-based are discussed. Ensuring subject privacy while also ensuring appropriate data retention must be balanced. © 2020

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MLA	Totten V, et al.. "Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries." African Journal of Emergency Medicine, vol. 10, no. , 2020, pp. S135-S139.
APA	Totten V, Simon EL, Jalili M, Sawe HR (2020). Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries. African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 10(), S135-S139.
Chicago	Totten V, Simon EL, Jalili M, Sawe HR. "Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries." African Journal of Emergency Medicine 10, no. (2020): S135-S139.
Harvard	Totten V et al. (2020) 'Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries', African Journal of Emergency Medicine, 10(), pp. S135-S139.
Vancouver	Totten V, Simon EL, Jalili M, Sawe HR. Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries. African Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020;10():S135-S139.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Totten V and Simon EL and Jalili M and Sawe HR}, title = {Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries}, journal = {African Journal of Emergency Medicine}, volume = {10}, number = {}, pages = {S135-S139}, year = {2020} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Totten V AU - Simon EL AU - Jalili M AU - Sawe HR TI - Acquiring Data in Medical Research: A Research Primer for Low- and Middle-Income Countries JO - African Journal of Emergency Medicine VL - 10 IS - SP - S135 EP - S139 PY - 2020 ER -

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