Session: Epidemiologic Methods


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4024.0: Tuesday, December 13, 2005: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM

Oral

Epidemiologic Methods

In this session, the learner will hear about methods for assessing minimally important differences and seasonal variability in physical activity. Other topics include coding methods for electronic health records and determining whether access to health care can impact on hospitalization rates for conditions treatable in an ambulatory care setting.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) will be able to: 1. Describe standard methods for assessment of minimal important difference 2. Identify the major clinical data standards currently supporting electronic data interchange fundamental to the electronic health record 3. Articulate associations between self-rated access to health care and hospitalization for ambulatory care sensitive conditions 4. Discuss the importance of evaluate seasonal variation on reporting usual physical activity

8:30 AM

Using epidemiologic data in community comprehensive cancer control and capacity and needs assessment efforts