Study design

Proposal development

Epi Result can assist with turning a concept into an appropriate study design including:

• objective review of the existing epidemiologic literature
• data collection instruments (questionnaires)
• logistical operations
• analyses plans

Epi Result can also assist in obtaining grants for the proposed study.

Experience

• Reviewing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on malaria prevention and treatment in Africa
• Published two systematic reviews on the conservative and surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
• Designed and planned a survey on the health of refugees and asylum seekers and a RCT on the treatment of CTS
• Developed measurement instruments for the survey and RCT

References

• Dr. Vittoria Lutje (Information specialist Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group)
• Prof. Lex Bouter (former Director Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam)
• Dr. Rob Scholten (Director Dutch Cochrane Centre)