Clinical epidemiology is applied in various ways to enhance patient care and public health. Some key applications include:
- Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM): Clinicians use evidence from clinical epidemiological studies to make informed decisions about patient care. - Clinical Guidelines: Development of clinical guidelines and protocols based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses. - Health Technology Assessment (HTA): Evaluation of new medical technologies, including drugs, devices, and procedures, to determine their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. - Quality Improvement: Implementing evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of healthcare services and patient outcomes.
