I summarize current advice on choice of test with the aid of a 'decision tree', based on the results of documented statistical simulations which have investigated how the various statistical tests 'perform' in certain situations.
The strong influence of informal data sources like patients' previous experience on choice and advice on choice may reflect lack of official information on quality or waiting time or that GPs are suspicious of published data on performance, viewing such data as "spin" [ 29].
A broader frame of reference for lifestyle-related chronic diseases is needed: one that draws together WHO's work in tobacco, nutrition and physical activity, and that envisages selective use of international legal obligations, non-binding recommendations, advocacy and policy advice as tools of choice for promoting different elements of the strategy.
A broader frame of reference is needed: one that links together WHO's work in tobacco, nutrition and physical activity, and even alcohol, and that envisages the strategic use of international legal standards, non-binding international recommendations, advocacy and policy advice as tools of choice for promoting different elements of the strategy.
At randomization, the control group will meet with the study physiotherapist and will again receive standardized information about PFSS and advice about choice and dosage of activities.
Here, too, private sector organizations either for-profit aggregators or nonprofits such as Consumer Reports could use tactics like secret shoppers to see what kind of advice choice engines are providing.
We report the result of a pilot study that was designed to test the effectiveness of a chart that gives advice about the choice of extraction instruments and the techniques necessary to remove molar teeth successfully.
Every historical section, any advice, any choice of the guide comes from the experience of the author.
Mr. Paulson has sought Mr. Obama's advice into the choice of a permanent director of the bailout program, and a commitment that Mr. Obama, once he is president, will keep the person on.
On my blog, on others', in Twitter, and in email, I received an instant and lasting shower of good wishes and some good advice about my choice of surgery.
The pre-publication history for this paper can be accessed here: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/281/prepub The authors wish to thank Qin-hong Cao (Chinese Medicine Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China) for his expert advice on the choice of chemotherapy regimens.
