A
researcher retrieved one year ICU data from the hospital surveillance
system to examine if exposure to ventilator is a risk factor for
development of pneumonia among patients admitted in ICU. He found the
following information (arbitrary): Total1000 patients were admitted in
ICU in which 350 had exposure to ventilator. Total 300 patients
developed pneumonia, in which 180 patients had ventilator exposure.
1. Identify the study design for which the data was collected. (0.5 grade)
2.
Based on the study design selected in Q1. Calculate appropriate
measure. (Correct selection of measure 0.5 grade, correct formula 0.5
grade, and correct result 0.5 grade)
3. Write the interpretation of your findings. (1 grade)
4. Write 2 strength and 2 limitation of the study design selected in Q1. (2 grades)
NOTE_Use attached cover sheet for the assignment
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