This dataset, gi_damage_prevention_df, is a data frame containing results from four randomised clinical trials on the prevention of gastrointestinal damages by Misoprostol, reported by Lanza et al. (1987–1989).
Usage
data(gi_damage_prevention_df)Format
A data frame with 198 observations and 3 variables:
- study
Factor indicating the clinical trial (4 levels)
- treatment
Factor indicating the treatment group (2 levels: control or Misoprostol)
- classification
Ordered factor indicating the degree of gastrointestinal damage (5 levels)
Details
The dataset name has been kept as 'gi_damage_prevention_df' to avoid confusion with other datasets in the R ecosystem. This naming convention helps distinguish this dataset as part of the DigestiveDataSets package and assists users in identifying its specific characteristics. The suffix 'df' indicates that the dataset is a data frame. The original content has not been modified in any way.