ID:
506532
Durata (ore):
16
CFU:
2
SSD:
STATISTICA MEDICA
Anno:
2026
Dati Generali
Periodo di attività
Secondo Semestre (01/03/2027 - 28/05/2027)
Syllabus
Obiettivi Formativi
Knowledge and Understanding
LO1. Describe the basic terminology and principles of clinical epidemiology, including epidemiological study designs, measures of disease occurrence and association, and the main domains of clinical research (diagnosis, prognosis, aetiology, prevention and treatment).
LO2. Explain the principles of evidence-based medicine, its role as a guide for clinical decision-making, and the methods used to assess the quality and relevance of clinical evidence.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
LO3. Apply epidemiological concepts to formulate clinical research questions, including definition of outcomes, determinants and appropriate research frameworks such as PICO.
LO4. Interpret clinical research protocols and scientific publications by evaluating study design, epidemiological measures and methodological quality.
Making Judgements
LO5. Critically evaluate epidemiological evidence and identify the strengths and limitations of clinical research findings.
LO1. Describe the basic terminology and principles of clinical epidemiology, including epidemiological study designs, measures of disease occurrence and association, and the main domains of clinical research (diagnosis, prognosis, aetiology, prevention and treatment).
LO2. Explain the principles of evidence-based medicine, its role as a guide for clinical decision-making, and the methods used to assess the quality and relevance of clinical evidence.
Applying Knowledge and Understanding
LO3. Apply epidemiological concepts to formulate clinical research questions, including definition of outcomes, determinants and appropriate research frameworks such as PICO.
LO4. Interpret clinical research protocols and scientific publications by evaluating study design, epidemiological measures and methodological quality.
Making Judgements
LO5. Critically evaluate epidemiological evidence and identify the strengths and limitations of clinical research findings.
Prerequisiti
For further information please see the Integrated Course Syllabus for DISEASE CONTROL AND ERADICATION (11CFU)
Metodi didattici
Teaching is delivered through face-to-face lectures combined with practical activities based on scientific articles, public datasets and case-based exercises. Lectures provide the theoretical foundations of clinical epidemiology, including study designs, bias, epidemiological measures, clinical research methodology and evidence-based medicine (LO.1–LO.2).
Practical sessions under teacher supervision allow students to apply epidemiological concepts to formulate clinical research questions, interpret research findings and critically evaluate scientific evidence (LO.3–LO.5). Discussion of published clinical studies and examples related to diseases addressed in the other modules of the Disease Control and Eradication integrated course promotes the application of epidemiological reasoning to clinical and public health scenarios.
Practical sessions under teacher supervision allow students to apply epidemiological concepts to formulate clinical research questions, interpret research findings and critically evaluate scientific evidence (LO.3–LO.5). Discussion of published clinical studies and examples related to diseases addressed in the other modules of the Disease Control and Eradication integrated course promotes the application of epidemiological reasoning to clinical and public health scenarios.
Verifica Apprendimento
For further information please see the Integrated Course Syllabus for DISEASE CONTROL AND ERADICATION (11CFU)
Testi
Recommended Texts include:
Celentano DD, Szklo M. Gordis Epidemiology. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2019.
Doi SAR, Williams GM. Methods of Clinical Epidemiology. Springer; 2016.
Haynes RB, Sackett DL, Guyatt GH, Tugwell P. Clinical Epidemiology: How to Do Clinical Practice Research. 3rd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005.
Lash TL, VanderWeele TJ, Haneuse S, Rothman KJ. Modern Epidemiology. 4th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2021.
Bacchieri A, Della Cioppa G. Fundamentals on clinical research. Bridging medicine, statistics and operations. Ed. Springer Verlag; 2006
Additional materials, including selected scientific articles will be distributed via the KIRO e-learning platform
Celentano DD, Szklo M. Gordis Epidemiology. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2019.
Doi SAR, Williams GM. Methods of Clinical Epidemiology. Springer; 2016.
Haynes RB, Sackett DL, Guyatt GH, Tugwell P. Clinical Epidemiology: How to Do Clinical Practice Research. 3rd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005.
Lash TL, VanderWeele TJ, Haneuse S, Rothman KJ. Modern Epidemiology. 4th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2021.
Bacchieri A, Della Cioppa G. Fundamentals on clinical research. Bridging medicine, statistics and operations. Ed. Springer Verlag; 2006
Additional materials, including selected scientific articles will be distributed via the KIRO e-learning platform
Contenuti
The Clinical Epidemiology module introduces students to the principles and methods used to generate, interpret and critically evaluate clinical evidence. The module focuses on the application of epidemiological approaches to clinical research, evidence-based medicine and decision-making in healthcare.
The programme includes the following topics:
1. Review of principles of Clinical Epidemiology and Study Designs
Basic terminology and principles of clinical epidemiology.
Observational and experimental study designs used in clinical research.
Measures of disease occurrence and association.
Strengths, and limitations and potential biases of different epidemiological approaches.
2. Clinical Research Questions and Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical research domains, including diagnosis, prognosis, aetiology, prevention and treatment.
Formulation of answerable clinical research questions, including the PICO framework (population, intervention, comparison and outcome).
Principles of evidence-based medicine and approaches for assessing the quality of scientific evidence.
3. Critical Appraisal of Clinical Research
Structure and interpretation of clinical research protocols and scientific publications.
Evaluation of study design, epidemiological measures and methodological quality.
Critical reading and interpretation of current clinical research papers.
4. Application of Epidemiological Methods to Disease Investigation
Application of epidemiological principles to clinical and public health problems.
Principles of outbreak disease investigation and interpretation of epidemiological data.
Examples of diseases discussed in the other modules of the Disease Control and Eradication integrated course.
The programme includes the following topics:
1. Review of principles of Clinical Epidemiology and Study Designs
Basic terminology and principles of clinical epidemiology.
Observational and experimental study designs used in clinical research.
Measures of disease occurrence and association.
Strengths, and limitations and potential biases of different epidemiological approaches.
2. Clinical Research Questions and Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical research domains, including diagnosis, prognosis, aetiology, prevention and treatment.
Formulation of answerable clinical research questions, including the PICO framework (population, intervention, comparison and outcome).
Principles of evidence-based medicine and approaches for assessing the quality of scientific evidence.
3. Critical Appraisal of Clinical Research
Structure and interpretation of clinical research protocols and scientific publications.
Evaluation of study design, epidemiological measures and methodological quality.
Critical reading and interpretation of current clinical research papers.
4. Application of Epidemiological Methods to Disease Investigation
Application of epidemiological principles to clinical and public health problems.
Principles of outbreak disease investigation and interpretation of epidemiological data.
Examples of diseases discussed in the other modules of the Disease Control and Eradication integrated course.
Lingua Insegnamento
English
Altre informazioni
For further information please see the Integrated Course Syllabus for DISEASE CONTROL AND ERADICATION (11CFU)
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MEDICINE AND SURGERY
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