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− | + | This is a statistical measure of how many patients need to be treated to achieve a desired therapeutic outcome in one patient. In addition to absolute and relative risk reduction, it is a (rather descriptive) means of quantifying the benefits of treatment. A larger NNT means a smaller risk reduction. |
This is a statistical measure of how many patients need to be treated to achieve a desired therapeutic outcome in one patient. In addition to absolute and relative risk reduction, it is a (rather descriptive) means of quantifying the benefits of treatment. A larger NNT means a smaller risk reduction.