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Table 1 Description of design outcomes

From: Mathematical models used to inform study design or surveillance systems in infectious diseases: a systematic review

Design outcome

Description

Follow-up

The model was used to determine/inform the follow-up time of the study.

Timing of sampling

The model was used to determine/inform at which time point(s) sampling should be performed.

Frequency

The model was used to determine/inform the frequency at which sampling has to be collected (over time) during the study.

Number

The model was used to determine/inform the number of sampling to collect over time during the study.

Monitoring

The model was used to identify parameters or indicators that should be monitored during the study.

Sample size

The model was used to determine/inform the sample size.

Whom

The model was used to determine/inform which subgroups of the population studied should be sampled.

Power

The model was used to perform statistical power calculations.