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Eight Steps to More Productive Observational (Registry) Studies. Clever, insightful, informative, and even humorous tips by Jeff Trotter. http://www.ispor.org/workpaper/RWD_TF/RWTFManuscript.pdf

Book Chapter entitled Observational Study. Includes definition, examples, design, adjusting for bias, and much more. By Rosenbaum PR in Encyclopedia of Statistics in Behavioral Science (Editors Brian S. Everitt & David C. Howell Volume 3, pp. 1451-1462, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, 2005). http://www.ispor.org/workpaper/RWD_TF/RWTFManuscript.pdf

The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement: Guidelines for Reporting Observational Studies. von Elm E, Altman DG, Egger M, Pocock SJ, Gøtzsche PC, et al. (2007) PLoS Med 4(10): e296. http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pmed.0040296

Using Real World Data for Coverage and Payment Decisions: The ISPOR Real World Data Task Force Report. http://www.ispor.org/workpaper/RWD_TF/RWTFManuscript.pdf

ISPOR Taxonomy of Patient Registries: Classification, Characteristics and Terms. (in progress). The Taxonomy will cover characteristics & classification of Patient Registries; design, development & implementation; analysis and reporting & publishing terms. Each term will include a brief definition, a broader explanation, the associated values & uses, and conclude with a discussion of issues or conflicts related to the term.

Currently, ISPOR seeking VOLUNTEERS to CO-AUTHOR, REVIEW or COMMENT on terms in the following sections of the book: Design, Development & Implementation; Analysis. For details on these sections, visit here. Contact emolsen@ispor.org if interested in assisting.

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