Reassessing the scope of real-world data applications and the value of real-world evidence
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20241104-00689
- VernacularTitle:真实世界数据应用范畴及真实世界证据价值的重新认识
- Author:
Feng SUN
1
;
Meng ZHANG
;
Houyu ZHAO
;
Zhirong YANG
;
Junli ZHU
;
Jing LI
;
Linong JI
;
Jiefu YANG
;
Siyan ZHAN
Author Information
1. 北京大学公共卫生学院流行病与卫生统计学系，北京 100191
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Real-world data;
Real-world evidence;
Research scope;
Application value
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2025;46(6):1079-1084
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In the past decade, real-world data (RWD) research has undergone significant transformations due to data aggregation and processing technologies. However, there is still a lack of consensus regarding the scope of RWD applications and the value of real-world evidence (RWE). This study briefly outlined the origins of the concept of RWD study and its early research scope to promote further development in this area. We also reviewed the understanding of RWD applications and research models from the five perspectives of healthcare professionals, medical institutions, decision-making departments, cross-regional cooperation model, and the practice of the One-Health model. Finally, we systematically summarized the renewed understanding of the value of RWE while looking ahead to the challenges and future developments in this field.
