Overview of good epidemiologic practices.
The results of epidemiologic research are increasingly being used by those who establish health policy in the private and public sector. To increase the contribution such information might make to the decision-making process, a number of organizations have made recommendations for improvements in epidemiologic practices. ERIC, the Epidemiology Resource Information Center, a pilot project of the Chemical Manufacturers Association, has developed "Guidelines for Good Epidemiology Practices." This document provides recommendations regarding organization and personnel; facilities, resource commitment, and contractors; protocol; review and approval procedures; study conduct; communication of study results; archiving of study materials and data; and quality assurance. Although intended for use by those in the private sector who conduct environmental and industrial epidemiology, it should have utility for the entire profession.
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D002617:Chemical Industry; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D004813:Epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards*