Chapter 22 Flashcards

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What is the definition of best practices?

A

Practices/treatments/therapies based upon the best available evidence

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What are the goals of best practices?

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  • Use of concepts, interventions and treatments known to promote higher quality of care
  • Outcomes should be measureable
  • Outcomes should be reproducible (from patient to patient)
  • Dervice best practice from evidence based care
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3
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What is confirmation bias?

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Interpretation of information in a way taht confirms our beliefs

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What information must we communicate to the patient so they may make a decision abotu their treatment?

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Evidence about a particular option
Treatment of choice based upon evidence
All evidence-based treatment alternatives
Risks of no treatment

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What are some other aspects a patient may take into consideration when making a decision about treatment?

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  • Cost vs perceived benefit
  • Pain
  • Time lost from work
  • Impact on self, family
  • Insurance benefits
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What is a randomized controlled trial?

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Random allocation to receive intervention (investigational vs. placebo)

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WWhat are cohort studies?

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Follow patients who have received, or not received various interventions

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What are case-controlled studies, case series/reports?

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Observation of two populations/reports on specific patients treatment

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What is the purpose of systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials?

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Provides the highest levels of evidence

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