What Are the Epidemiological Methods Used to Study MAT?
Epidemiologists use various methods to study the effectiveness and impact of MAT, including: 1. Cohort Studies: Following groups of patients over time to measure the outcomes of those who receive MAT versus those who do not. 2. Case-Control Studies: Comparing patients who have experienced a specific outcome (e.g., overdose) with those who have not, to see if they were more or less likely to have received MAT. 3. Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs): Conducting experiments where patients are randomly assigned to receive MAT or a placebo to measure the direct effects of the treatment.
