Levenson JL, Colenda C, Larson DB, Bareta JC. Methodology in consultation-liaison research: a classification of biases.
PSYCHOSOMATICS 1990;
31:367-76. [PMID:
2247564 DOI:
10.1016/s0033-3182(90)72131-7]
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Abstract
Methodology is receiving overdue attention in psychiatric research. This article focuses on biases encountered in studies in consultation-liaison psychiatry. A classification of biases derived from epidemiology is presented, and the expected impact of each bias is discussed. Methods to minimize bias in the design and implementation of consultation-liaison research are suggested.
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