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Drug, Society and Public Health
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:36
Abstract
Introduction of basic concepts and methods in Public Health, epidemiology, and Evidence Based Medicine. An overview on concepts and principles of clinical trials on efficacy of drugs
Objective
Students know the concepts and principles of epidemiological and clinical research, they are informed about the principles of evidence based medicine and know how and where to search for evidence.
Content
Einführung in Epidemiologie und in die Evidence-based Medicine. Grundbegriffe , Methoden und Konzepte, Fallbeispiele. , Object-und Mehod-design, Messgrössen, Resultate und deren Interpretation, Kausalität, von Evidenz zu Policies
Resources
Lecture Notes
Manuskripte auf "moodle platform"
Literature
-Essentials of Epidemiology in Public Health, Ann Aschengrau and Georg R. Sage III, Fourth Edition, 2020 World Headquaters, Jones and Barret Learning, MA,USA, ISBN: 97812884128352 -Leon Gordis, Epidemiology, 7th edition (2023), Elsevier/Sauders edition, PA, USA, ISBN9780323877756 -Egger, Matthias, Razum, Oliver and Rieder, Anita. Public Health Kompakt, Berlin, Boston: De Gruyter, 202, https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110673708 - S.E. Straus, W.S. Richardson, P.Glasziou, R.B. Haynes: Evidence-based Medicine. 2005, Churchill Livingstone, London - L.M. Bachmann, M.A. Puhan, J.Steurer (Eds.): Patientenorientierte Forschung. EInführung in die Planung und Durchführung einer Studie. Verlag Hans Huber, 2008
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Drug, Society and Public Health |
|
1 h weekly |