Abstract

DIAZ IBARRA, Eybar A.; ABELLA PINZON, Jorge A.  and  MEDINA, Yimy F.. Methodology: How to develop a case report or case series report. Rev.Colomb.Reumatol. [online]. 2023, vol.30, n.2, pp.129-136.  Epub May 15, 2024. ISSN 0121-8123.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcreu.2021.05.022.

Case reports or case series reports are descriptive studies, although their results are not used to make inferences, they are the first line of evidence for new therapies and a preamble to research with a stronger methodological design. This type of study is essential to describe new or unusual diseases, adverse events, or complications of known pathologies. They have become an elementary and accessible means of communication for health professionals. They are also pedagogical material to promote writing and intervention skills, mainly for novice researchers. This type of study strengthens academia, stimulates the spread of know ledge, and helps to resolve the dilemmas of clinical practice. In addition, they are a basic tool for the initiation and maintenance of research, so they will remain updated as a means of communication and linkage to medical knowledge. Therefore, it is important to know their definition, structure and role in the medical literature and research. This review provides the elements to consider when publishing a methodology for this type of study.

Keywords : Case reports; Case series report; Methods; Type of study.

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