Didactics-Pragmatic Trials

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Dr. Humberto Martinez-Cordero, a hematologist at Military Hospital in Colombia and the National Cancer Institute, gives a talk on pragmatism from a philosophical perspective. He explains that pragmatism rejects the idea of absolute truths and instead focuses on utility and measuring the success of ideas and actions. He discusses the counterfactual scenario and its importance in trials, explaining that randomized control groups are necessary to avoid systematic errors in studies. Dr. Martinez-Cordero then delves into the concept of real-world evidence, which includes data obtained from routine clinical practice and various sources such as electronic health records and patient-generated data. He explains the different types of trials, including explanatory trials that confirm hypotheses and pragmatic trials that inform clinical or policy decisions. He highlights the importance of both types of trials and their differences in internal and external validity. Dr. Martinez-Cordero also discusses the design, challenges, and outcomes of pragmatic trials, emphasizing their cost-effectiveness and their ability to provide real-world data. He concludes by stressing the importance of high-quality trials and the need for both explanatory and pragmatic approaches. The talk was given by Dr. Humberto Martinez-Cordero at an undisclosed event.

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Dr. Humberto Martinez-Cordero

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pragmatism

counterfactual scenario

real-world evidence

explanatory trials

pragmatic trials

high-quality trials