A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - a systematic review on methodology for the collection of epidemiological data
Authors: Kaunisto J, Salomaa ER, Hodgson U, Kaarteenaho R, Myllarniemi M
Publisher: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD
Publication year: 2013
Journal: BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Journal name in source: BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE
Journal acronym: BMC PULM MED
Article number: ARTN 53
Volume: 13
Number of pages: 11
ISSN: 1471-2466
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2466-13-53
Abstract
Conclusions: We conclude that there are numerous ways to execute epidemiological research in the field of IPF. This review offers the possibility to compare the different methodologies that have been used, and this information could form a basis for future studies investigating the prevalence and incidence of IPF.
Conclusions: We conclude that there are numerous ways to execute epidemiological research in the field of IPF. This review offers the possibility to compare the different methodologies that have been used, and this information could form a basis for future studies investigating the prevalence and incidence of IPF.