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Which study type is that? A guide to study types

Study and experiment types for Health Sciences and Medicine

Bench to bedside study


A bench-to-bedside study refers to the process of translating scientific research conducted in the laboratory (bench) into clinical applications and patient care (bedside). This type of study is part of translational research and involves moving discoveries from basic science to practical medical treatments or interventions that benefit patients.

bench to bedside study

 

Further reading and resources

  • Drolet, B. C., & Lorenzi, N. M. (2011). Translational research: understanding the continuum from bench to bedside. Translational Research, 157(1), 1-5. Full Text
     
  • Keramaris, N. C., Kanakaris, N. K., Tzioupis, C., Kontakis, G., & Giannoudis, P. V. (2008). Translational research: from benchside to bedside. Injury, 39(6), 643-650. Full Text

Example

Fioriti, S., Brescini, L., Pallotta, F., Canovari, B., Morroni, G., & Barchiesi, F. (2022). Antifungal combinations against Candida species: from bench to bedside. Journal of Fungi, 8(10), 1077. Full Text

 

 


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