Building reliable evidence from real-world data: Needs, methods, cautiousness and recommendations

We described the research areas in which HCU databases may be particularly useful, jointly with strength, weakness and potential of this approach. It is concluded that HCU data cannot substitute RCTs but they can usefully complement RCT data for adequately supporting healthcare decision-makers.
Source: Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research