Concepts and Methods of Pharmacoepidemiology

Description

This book makes an effort to define pharmacoepidemiology, describe how investigations are carried out, and explain how to interpret the results. Chapters 1 through 6 describe the importance of pharmacoepidemiology, the basic words used in pharmacoepidemiology research, as well as the data sources, study designs, and statistical analyses typically employed in pharmacoepidemiology research. Examples of how to evaluate pharmacoepidemiology research are given in Chapter 7. The application of pharmacoepidemiology to comprehend drug usage (Chapter 8) and pharmaceutical safety concerns are both covered in length in two chapters (Chapter 9). The last chapter examines the FDA's viewpoint on drug safety, the value of healthcare professionals in enhancing medication safety, and how pharmacoepidemiology will play a significant role in future endeavors to improve medication safety. After finishing the book, the reader should have a better grasp of how to assess the relationships between pharmaceutical use and outcomes.