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Chapter 62 - Research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

from Section 12 - Miscellaneous

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2021

By
Ioannis E. Messinis ,
Christina I. Messini ,
George Anifandis  and
Alexandros Daponte
Edited by
Tahir Mahmood ,
Charles Savona-Ventura ,
Ioannis Messinis  and
Sambit Mukhopadhyay
Tahir Mahmood
Affiliation:
Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy
Charles Savona-Ventura
Affiliation:
University of Malta, Malta
Ioannis Messinis
Affiliation:
University of Thessaly, Greece
Sambit Mukhopadhyay
Affiliation:
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, UK
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Summary

Scientific research leads to the generation of new knowledge and is either basic or applied. A question is formulated first, followed by the creation of a hypothesis that needs to be tested. Research in obstetrics and gynaecology can explain the physiology of the reproductive system, the physiology of pregnancy and various clinical abnormalities. Clinical research is carried out through clinical trials. Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard and are performed in four phases with the involvement of patients. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses form the basis of evidence-based medicine. Performance of high-quality research should be controlled by the rules and regulations of national research governance policy to ensure patient safety and ethical issues are adhered to. Research misconduct is a serious failure that leads to incorrect results. Researchers must be aware of the moral rules governing research as well as the consequences for themselves and science.

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researchclinical studiesrandomized controlled trialsystematic reviewmeta-analysisstatistical methodsevidence-based medicine
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The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Gynaecology
 , pp. 529 - 535
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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