Mathematical models used to inform study design or surveillance systems in infectious diseases: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mathematical models offer the possibility to investigate the infectious disease dynamics over time and may help in informing design of studies. A systematic review was performed in order to determine to what extent mathematical models have been incorporated into the process of planning studies and hence inform study design for infectious diseases transmitted between humans and/or animals.

Methods

We searched Ovid Medline and two trial registry platforms (Cochrane, WHO) using search terms related to infection, mathematical model, and study design from the earliest dates to October 2016. Eligible publications and registered trials included mathematical models (compartmental, individual-based, or Markov) which were described and used to inform the design of infectiou

SUBMITTER: Herzog SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5735541 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature