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observational studies

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observational studies,
n.pl an investigational method involving description of the associations be-tween interventions and outcomes. Outcomes research and practice audits are examples of this investigational method. For instance, during a practice audit, the outcomes produced by a sampling of patients who received a specific form of treatment may be monitored. An assessment is performed before and after a regimen of therapy is administered to compare and measure the effects.


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