Sociology is the study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organisation, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder, and change.
Participation in a registry is likely to increase what we know about a specific condition, help health care professionals improve treatment, and allow researchers to design better studies on a particular condition, including development and testing of new treatments.
How to do a registry study. Implementing a registry study is not much different than implementing a clinical study. All the basic elements of design, planning, and project management are present. There is a lack of consensus standards for registry studies so it is difficult to find guidance on how to do them.