Subject: Advance Your Surgical Research: Practical Strategies with Real-World Data – AAS Webinar
Dear Surgical Research Professionals,
Are you looking to leverage the power of real-world data in your surgical research? The Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) invites you to an insightful methodology webinar focused on the practical applications of large database analyses.
DATE: Part 1 July 9th & Part 2 July 23rd
Time: 2pm Pacific/4pm Central/5pm Eastern
Register here: Part 1 and Part 2
Practical Considerations for Use of Real-World Data in Surgical Research
Join us as our expert speakers guide you through the landscape of available databases and provide actionable strategies to enhance your research.
Speakers: Josh Herb, MD MSCR and [Insert Speaker(s) Name Here]
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- An overview of diverse databases relevant to surgical research: Discover commonly used resources like ACS NSQIP, NCDB, and NTDB, as well as often-overlooked and free options such as NCI’s SEER and SEER-linked data, CDC’s NPCR and PLACES, AHRQ’s NIS, the All of Us database, Area Health Resource files, insurance claims resources, and even how to develop your own databases.
- Key coding and statistical considerations for analyzing large datasets.
- Understanding data availability and associated costs.
- Strategies for effectively linking different databases to answer complex research questions.
- Essential tips for conducting high-quality research using real-world data, including:
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- The importance of a well-formulated hypothesis (avoiding data mining).
- Determining appropriate sample sizes.
- Prioritizing methodological rigor before database selection.
- Examples of impactful studies that have utilized novel methods or data sources to address original research questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge and enhance your ability to conduct impactful surgical research using the wealth of information available in real-world data.
We look forward to your participation!