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21 March 2024
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.4081/amsa.2024.40

Potential of the Bayesian approach in critical care

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Bayesian statistics, frequentism, critical care
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Claudia Cerantola
claudia.cerantola@studio.unibo.it
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5495-0027
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy.

Bayesian statistics are becoming increasingly popular in medical data analysis and decision-making. Because of the difficulties that RCTs face in critical care, these methods may be particularly useful. We explain the fundamental concepts and examine recent relevant literature in the field.

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Potential of the Bayesian approach in critical care. (2024). Advances in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/amsa.2024.40
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