A new series of advanced-level research methods papers

摘要

Progress in clinical practice requires research findings obtained by using high-quality research methods. It is therefore very fortunate that over the past decade nephrology researchers have shown an increased interest in the science of clinical epidemiology. Research methods courses are now preceding almost all nephrology congresses across the world. Also, the international introductory courses in epidemiology that have been organized by the European Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) since 2004 and where ERA-EDTA Registry staff members and experienced investigators have trained >1200 nephrologists and nephrology researchers have greatly contributed to the expertise of clinicians in this area.