Data Organization with Statistical Considerations-AAHP Research 101 -Data Organization with Statistical Considerations

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In this video, Christy Coleman, a research manager at Northwell Health, Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, discusses data organization with statistical considerations for research projects. She emphasizes the importance of defining a research question using the PICO format: population, intervention or comparator, outcome, and time period. Once the research question is defined, the next step is to determine what data needs to be collected and how outcomes will be measured. Coleman stresses the importance of considering potential confounders and identifying variables that may impact the relationship between the exposure and outcome. She also discusses statistical analysis and the use of tables to present descriptive data. Coleman explains different data collection methods, such as mining data from electronic medical records (EMRs) or using electronic data capture systems (EDCs) or national registries. She highlights the importance of data integrity, data validation, and the storage of data in a secure and organized manner. Coleman concludes by stressing the importance of thorough planning and understanding the limitations of the data, as well as the statistical analysis plan for the research project. She encourages researchers to seek guidance and support from colleagues and to reach out for further assistance.

Keywords

data organization

research projects

PICO format

data collection

statistical analysis

electronic medical records

data integrity