Epidemiology And Epidemiologic Methods

Question 1

Which type of study is the best for new programs or new therapies

Answer 1

Randomised control trial

Question 2

Basic steps of RCT

Answer 2

1. Setting up a protocol
2. Selection of reference and experimental population
3. Randomisation
4. Manipulation or intervention
5. Follow up
6. Assess outcome

Question 3

What is the “heart” of a controlled trial

Answer 3

Randomisation

Question 4

Blinding

Answer 4

3 types
1. Single:- the participant is unaware if he belongs to the study or control group
2. Double:- the participant and doctor is unaware of the group allocation and the treatment given
3. Triple:- the participant , doctor and the person analysing the data is unaware of group allocation and treatment given