Methodology in consultation-liaison research: a classification of biases.
Methodology is receiving overdue attention in psychiatric research. This article focuses on biases encountered in studies in consultation-liaison psychiatry. A classification of biases derived from epidemiology is presented, and the expected impact of each bias is discussed. Methods to minimize bias in the design and implementation of consultation-liaison research are suggested.
Levenson
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Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, Richmond.
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D015982:Bias; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000639:trends*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000639:trends; D012803:Sick Role