Significance of Longitudinal studies
Longitudinal studies are essential in both Ayurveda and scientific research, focusing on observing the same subjects over an extended period to identify changes and health outcomes. Such research enables a comprehensive understanding of treatment effects, disease progression, and changes in health conditions, including the impacts of various therapies. They are particularly valuable for studying chronic conditions, assessing long-term efficacy, and understanding psychosocial factors, thus providing insights that can inform future healthcare practices and research directions.
Synonyms: Cohort studies, Follow-up studies, Retrospective studies, Prospective studies
In Dutch: Longitudinale studies; In Finnish: Pitkittäistutkimukset; In Spanish: Estudios longitudinales
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Hindu concept of 'Longitudinal studies'
Longitudinal studies in Hinduism emphasize the need for a long-term, comprehensive understanding of health and well-being, integrating spiritual perspectives with health disciplines to enhance physical and mental wellness across time.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Refers to the comprehensive understanding required over time and its application to health disciplines.[1]
The concept of Longitudinal studies in scientific sources
Longitudinal studies involve observing subjects over time to assess health outcomes and behaviors. They are crucial for understanding the impacts of exercise on hypertension, periodontitis in systemic conditions, and the progression of cardiovascular disease.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) These studies can help to establish a cause-effect relationship with respect to frailty and its progression over time.[2] (2) These are research studies that follow participants over an extended period, allowing researchers to examine changes and relationships over time.[3] (3) This term describes the type of research recommended to evaluate the long-term effects of stress on academic performance and student health.[4] (4) These are studies that follow participants over an extended period of time, which were suggested for future research to establish causal relationships and account for confounding factors.[5] (5) Future research proposed to further clarify the issues related to postpartum sexual function over time.[6]