Clinical pharmacist's guide to biostatistics and literature evaluation /
edited by Robert DiCenzo.
- Lenexa, Kan. : American College of Clinical Pharmacy, c2014
- ix, 167 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Basics of biostatistics and statistical tests : Basics of biostatistics ; Choosing the appropriate statistical test -- Literature interpretation and application to patient care : Interpreting results from clinical trials ; Phamacoepidemiology -- Answers to self-assessment questions.
Whether you are interpreting the medical literature to optimize patient care, improve health outcomes, or generate hypothesis for research, an understanding of biostatistics is essential for success. This book was developed to bolster the pharmacist’s knowledge and confidence for using biostatistical tools for interpreting the literature. With material drawn from ACCP’s renowned Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program (PSAP) and the live pharmacotherapy preparatory course Updates in Therapeutics, editor Robert DiCenzo, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, has designed this review to support pharmacists’ preparation for the Pharmacotherapy and Ambulatory Care Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) examinations. Contents of the guide include: Section I. Basics of Biostatistics and Statistical Tests Chapter: Basics of Biostatistics Chapter: Choosing the Appropriate Statistical Test Section II: Literature Interpretation and Application to Patient Care Chapter: Interpreting Results from Clinica