Course description
Design, conduct and interpret epidemiological studies in large routine healthcare databases
This module introduces the particular challenges and opportunities of epidemiology in large routine health care databases, such as the Clinical Practice Research Datalink. Lectures and practical sessions will cover protocols and approvals, data management and longitudinal analysis, and interpretation of findings. Students will explore and analyse data using Stata software. Special topics include sample size considerations in very large databases, a view from the protocol reviewers’ perspective and an introduction to specialist study designs. Participants will apply their new knowledge and skills to a large database research project and produce a study protocol.
Tutors include Professor Richard Stevens, who has chaired the Independent Scientific Advisory Committee for MHRA database research (ISAC) and Professor Clare Bankhead, Head of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences CPRD Group. Module coordinator Dr Emily McFadden combines a role in the Oxford CPRD Group with membership of ISAC. Deputy module coordinator Dr Margaret Smith is a senior statistician and epidemiologist at the CRPD group.
The last date for receipt of complete applications is 5pm Friday 17th December 2021. Regrettably, late applications cannot be accepted.
Prices start from £2,080.00
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