GATE Frame Flashcards
What does GATE Frame stand for?
Graphic Approach To Epidemiology
What is a cohort study?
The original epidemiological study design
What does PECOT stand for?
Participants > Exposure > Comparison > Outcomes > Time
What are the denominators in PECOT
EG (exposure group)
CG (comparison group)
What are the numerators in PECOT
Outcomes
- a&b
- c&d
Meaning of the horizontal time arrow
Data taken at a point in time
Meaning of the vertical time arrow
Data taken over a period of time
What does EGO stand for?
Exposure group occurrence
Calculation for EGO
EGO = a / EG
What does CGO stand for?
Comparison group occurence
Calculation for CGO
CGO = b / CG
Equation for occurrence (risk) of dis-ease in population
Occurrence (risk) of dis-ease in population = (Numerator / Denominator) / Time
