Real World Data (RWD) refers to health-related data that is collected outside the context of traditional randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This data can come from a variety of sources such as electronic health records (EHRs), insurance claims, patient registries, and even data collected through mobile devices and wearables. The primary aim of RWD is to provide insights into how treatments work in a broad, real-world population, as opposed to the controlled environment of clinical trials.
