The Impact of Hype on Emergency Department Research

Year 2024, , 91 - 91, 05.09.2024

Serdar Özdemir

https://doi.org/10.55994/ejcc.1511236

Abstract

Hype, characterized by the exaggerated promotion of a subject or finding beyond its actual significance, is a pervasive issue in medical and scientific research. It can arise for various reasons, including media sensationalism, funding pressures, or misinterpretation of preliminary data. While hype may capture attention and generate interest, it also presents several potential problems. This paper explores the implications of hype in the context of emergency department research, where the need for accurate and reliable information is critical due to the high-stakes nature of emergency care.

Keywords

emergency services, research, bias

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