Affiliation:
1. Northern State Medical University
2. Northern State Medical University; North-Eastern Federal University
Abstract
In this paper we present an overview of the two main types of hybrid (combined) studies — nested case-control studies and case-cohort studies. Main research questions that can be addressed using these study designs are presented. The methodological features of nested case-control and case-cohort studies as well as their strengths and limitations are described in detail. Moreover, we present how to interpret the results of these studies and give examples from the international peer-reviewed literature.
Publisher
Baltic Medical Education Center
Subject
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health