Time to Stop the Witch-Hunt Against Observational Studies

Surgical research has been often criticized for its over-dependence on observational studies (OSs) instead of stronger evidence of more scientifically rigorous randomized control trials (RCTs). This editorial calls for a change in our attitude against OSs and accord them their due respect in the hie...

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Published in:Indian journal of surgery 2023-04, Vol.85 (2), p.225-227
Main Authors: Sharma, Dhananjaya, Kumar, Sandeep, Agarwal, Pawan, Yadav, Sanjay Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac Surgery
Editorial
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Summary:Surgical research has been often criticized for its over-dependence on observational studies (OSs) instead of stronger evidence of more scientifically rigorous randomized control trials (RCTs). This editorial calls for a change in our attitude against OSs and accord them their due respect in the hierarchy of evidence-based medicine.
ISSN:0972-2068
0973-9793
DOI:10.1007/s12262-023-03714-2