Statistics as a necessity in health research
Journal Title: Revista Información Científica - Year 2018, Vol 97, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: today's society demands competent doctors and the Cuban Medical Education must respond to this need and the elevate demands of the population, preparing integrated doctors, able to function efficiently and resolve the problems of their profession. Objective: to analyze how the application of statistics is a social need in the doctor's professional performance. Method: a literature review was conducted on the implementation of statistical research in health. Difficulties were appreciated in the application of statistics in different stages of the investigation not understanding their usefulness in solving health problems. The question arises: Why is the application of statistics a social need in the medical professional performance? Results: The application of statistical research in health is a social need that requires finding alternative improving its application in research, both in primary and secondary health care. University of Medical Sciences has the challenge of delivering to society a highly competent professional able to inquire into the search for the solution to the health problems presented by the population. Conclusions: knowledge of statistics allows correctly and critically interpret the results. A good job of health research requires the proper use of statistics linked to research methodology.
Authors and Affiliations
Antonio Lahera Rol, Idania Pérez Olivares, Vincent Gladson Hunte Roberts, Enrique Ruiz Batista
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