scholarly journals Optimizing Research Methods Used for the Evaluation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (suppl_3) ◽  
pp. S185-S192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessina C. McGregor ◽  
Jon P. Furuno
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship

scholarly journals Research Methods in Healthcare Epidemiology: Survey and Qualitative Research

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 1272-1277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasia Safdar ◽  
Lilian M. Abbo ◽  
Mary Jo Knobloch ◽  
Susan K. Seo
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Survey Development ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Healthcare Epidemiology

Surveys are one of the most frequently employed study designs in healthcare epidemiology research. Generally easier to undertake and less costly than many other study designs, surveys can be invaluable to gain insights into opinions and practices in large samples and may be descriptive and/or be used to test associations. In this context, qualitative research methods may complement this study design either at the survey development phase and/or at the interpretation/extension of results stage. This methods article focuses on key considerations for designing and deploying surveys in healthcare epidemiology and antibiotic stewardship, including identification of whether or not de novo survey development is necessary, ways to optimally lay out and display a survey, denominator measurement, discussion of biases to keep in mind particularly in research using surveys, and the role of qualitative research methods to complement surveys. We review examples of surveys in healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship and review the pros and cons of methods used. A checklist is provided to help aid design and deployment of surveys in healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;1–6

Research Methods in Healthcare Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship—Mathematical Modeling

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  
pp. 1265-1271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean L. Barnes ◽  
Parastu Kasaie ◽  
Deverick J. Anderson ◽  
Michael Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Agent Based Modeling ◽  
Compartmental Modeling ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Experimental Approaches ◽  
Healthcare Epidemiology

Mathematical modeling is a valuable methodology used to study healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship, particularly when more traditional study approaches are infeasible, unethical, costly, or time consuming. We focus on 2 of the most common types of mathematical modeling, namely compartmental modeling and agent-based modeling, which provide important advantages—such as shorter developmental timelines and opportunities for extensive experimentation—over observational and experimental approaches. We summarize these advantages and disadvantages via specific examples and highlight recent advances in the methodology. A checklist is provided to serve as a guideline in the development of mathematical models in healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol2016;1–7

scholarly journals Research Methods in Healthcare Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 627-628
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Morgan ◽  
Nasia Safdar ◽  
Aaron M. Milstone ◽  
Deverick J. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Critical Components ◽  
Healthcare Epidemiology

Research in Healthcare Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship (HE&AS) is rapidly expanding with the involvement of researchers from varied countries and backgrounds. Researchers must use scientific methods that will provide the strongest evidence to advance healthcare epidemiology, but there are limited resources for information on specific aspects of HE&AS research or easy ways to access examples of studies using specific methods with HE&AS. In response to this need, the SHEA Research Committee has developed a series of white papers on research methods in HE&AS. The objective of this series is to promote rigorous healthcare epidemiology research by summarizing critical components, practical considerations, and pitfalls of commonly used research methods.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:627–628

Make Research Methods an Integral Part of Your Clinical Practice

ASHA Leader ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (21) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Wambaugh ◽  
Barbara Bain
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Research Methods

Management Research Methods

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phyllis Tharenou ◽  
Ross Donohue ◽  
Brian Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Management Research
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