The Power and Pitfalls of Big Data Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Consumer's Guide.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Research in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) increasingly relies on "big data" and observational study designs. There is a gap in practitioner-relevant guides to interpret and critique such research.

Objective

This guide is an introduction to interpreting research using observational data and provides explanations and context for related terminology. In addition, it serves as a guide for critiquing OB/GYN studies that use observational data by outlining how to assess common pitfalls of experimental and observational study designs. Lastly, the piece provides a compendium of observational data resources commonly used within OB/GYN research.

Evidence acquisition

Review of literature was conducted for the collection of definitions and examples of terminology

SUBMITTER: Goodin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5704657 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature