Spectrum of Diabetes Research does not Reflect Patients’ Scientific Preferences: A Longitudinal Evaluation of Diabetes Research Areas 2010–2013 vs. a Cross-sectional Survey in Patients with Diabetes

Conclusion: The distribution of research topics over the last 4 years as measured by the distribution of accepted EASD abstracts does not reflect what patients and their relatives want to have investigated. Better patient involvement and a reassessment of non-commercial funding strategies might help create more valuable research.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - February 6, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Arnolds, S.Heckermann, S.Heise, T.Sawicki, P. T. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research