@epimethods.bsky.social
Interested in methods for population-based research in epidemiology and public health.
Direct link to the paper does not work (has an extra bracket at the end).
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Ending publication bias: A values-based approach to surface null and negative results
Sharing knowledge is a fundamental principle within the scientific community, yet null and negative results are still being underreported. This Consensus View discusses the problem of such publication...
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September 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Direct link to the paper does not work (has an extra bracket at the end).
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Vindrola-Padros et al: Mixed-methods study on improving recruitment of ethnic minority groups for clinical trial
Beneficial: Access to information about research & data usage, translated materials, interpreters during recruitment, greater ethnic diversity in study teams
Beneficial: Access to information about research & data usage, translated materials, interpreters during recruitment, greater ethnic diversity in study teams
A mixed-methods study on the recruitment of patients from ethnic minority groups to clinical trials in a central London teaching hospital
Additional research is needed to fully understand barriers in recruitment to clinical trials and how these might affect different ethnic groups. The a…
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September 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Vindrola-Padros et al: Mixed-methods study on improving recruitment of ethnic minority groups for clinical trial
Beneficial: Access to information about research & data usage, translated materials, interpreters during recruitment, greater ethnic diversity in study teams
Beneficial: Access to information about research & data usage, translated materials, interpreters during recruitment, greater ethnic diversity in study teams
Correct DOI for Loh et al is: doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...
Improving Representation of Underserved Populations in Cardiovascular Research | Journal of the American Heart Association
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September 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Correct DOI for Loh et al is: doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...
Loh et al: Narrative review on strategies to improve representation of underserved populations in cardiovascular research
Most (all?) of the discussed problems and strategies will apply to other fields of clinical research as well.
doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...
Most (all?) of the discussed problems and strategies will apply to other fields of clinical research as well.
doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...
doi.org
September 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Loh et al: Narrative review on strategies to improve representation of underserved populations in cardiovascular research
Most (all?) of the discussed problems and strategies will apply to other fields of clinical research as well.
doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...
Most (all?) of the discussed problems and strategies will apply to other fields of clinical research as well.
doi.org/10.1161/JAHA...
Vibe coding is coloring by numbers at best.
September 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Vibe coding is coloring by numbers at best.
Abou Chakra et al: Systematic review on strategies to increase engagement of CALD populations in cardiac research.
Community outreach/snowball recruitment, multilingual invitations/material, cultural competency of staff seem to improve recruitment.
doi.org/10.1093/eurj...
Community outreach/snowball recruitment, multilingual invitations/material, cultural competency of staff seem to improve recruitment.
doi.org/10.1093/eurj...
Strategies to optimize the engagement of culturally and linguistically diverse populations in cardiac research: a systematic review
AbstractAims. Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations remain underrepresented in cardiovascular disease (CVD) research despite their highe
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September 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Abou Chakra et al: Systematic review on strategies to increase engagement of CALD populations in cardiac research.
Community outreach/snowball recruitment, multilingual invitations/material, cultural competency of staff seem to improve recruitment.
doi.org/10.1093/eurj...
Community outreach/snowball recruitment, multilingual invitations/material, cultural competency of staff seem to improve recruitment.
doi.org/10.1093/eurj...
Classic paper by Morton et al. that will have its 20th anniversary later this year. Core message: reporting of response was poor and participation was on the decline back then.
Would be interesting to know whether reporting improved now that STROBE and CONSORT are standard.
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
Would be interesting to know whether reporting improved now that STROBE and CONSORT are standard.
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
Reporting Participation in Epidemiologic Studies: A Survey of Practice
Abstract. Self-selection bias may threaten the internal validity of epidemiologic studies. Studies with a low level of participation are particularly vulne
doi.org
September 12, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Classic paper by Morton et al. that will have its 20th anniversary later this year. Core message: reporting of response was poor and participation was on the decline back then.
Would be interesting to know whether reporting improved now that STROBE and CONSORT are standard.
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...
Would be interesting to know whether reporting improved now that STROBE and CONSORT are standard.
doi.org/10.1093/aje/...