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Sex and gender in intensive care research: practical limitations and methodological challenges

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Gathering nuanced sex and gender data in biomedical research is mandated by Swiss law and ethical recommendations but not supported by current practices in clinical medicine. Exploring this issue in the intensive care context, we highlight the urgent need for differentiated data collection to support inclusive and equitable clinical research.

Source: Swiss Medical Weekly

DOI: 10.57187/s.4594

Authors: Beatrix Göcking, Giovanna Brandi, Anna Lisa Westermair, Nikola Biller-Andorno

Institutions: University of Zurich, University Hospital Zurich

Language: English

Topic: Sex and Gender in Healthcare

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4416800796

FWCI: 0.826

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