Also of note is the overview of special applications by experts who have used pharmacoepidemiology methods to inform drug policy decisions concerning drug utilization, medication errors, and drug safety and risk management practices. Several additional features were included in this textbook to aid the student and the instructor. Each chapter contains highlighted case examples to illustrate the pharmacoepidemiology principles and applications being presented. For example, a nested case-control study within a dynamic population-based cohort is discussed to demonstrate novel statistical approaches and to evaluate the question of whether gastric acid suppressive drugs have contributed to the increase in the incidence of a specific gastrointestinal infection in the community.
At the end of each chapter, the key learning points are also summarized and an extensive list of suggested further readings is provided.
However, in condensing Dr. Strom's classic reference into an abridged student textbook, some information was lost. Epidemiologists seeking a more comprehensive review of available pharmacoepidemiology data sources or a more detailed account of the application of pharmacoepidemiology from the perspective of academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and regulatory agencies should refer to Dr.
Strom's Pharmacoepidemiology reference book 1. Shortcomings as a student textbook are as follows. First, it would have been helpful if the authors had cited references for each of the case examples.
For students, a citation would identify the research study and allow them to review the methods in greater detail e. For the instructor, these references would identify key readings for each chapter. Second, the inclusion of tables and figures to educate students on how pharmacoepidemiology data are presented and interpreted varies from chapter to chapter. Visual learners, who think in images and pictures, would benefit from seeing the data and translating it for themselves.
For example, the authors could have included a corresponding data table or figure with each case example to accompany the summary bullet points. Overall, Drs. Strom and Kimmel have succeeded in producing an important introductory textbook and essential reference for epidemiologists, clinicians, and public health practitioners interested in the field of pharmacoepidemiology, whether they reside in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, or a regulatory agency.
This textbook is suitable for experienced epidemiologists wishing to extend their knowledge into pharmaceutical methods and applications, as well as for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows beginning their careers in the field. With high public interest in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our medicines, demand for trained pharmacoepidemiologists is increasing.
This textbook provides an important tool to achieve this training goal and to support the growth of the scientific capacity of the field of pharmacoepidemiology. Google Scholar. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Sign In or Create an Account.
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Textbook of Pharmacoepidemiology Edited by Brian L. Pharmacoepidemiology, now in its sixth edition, provides comprehensive guidance available for anyone needing up-to-date information in pharmacoepidemiology. This edition has been fully revised and updated throughout and continues to provide a rounded view on all perspectives from academia, industry and regulatory bodies, addressing data sources, applications and methodologies with great clarity.
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