Critical Appraisal Of Therapeutic Article Flashcards
1
Q
The most valid study design in considering a therapy is
A
RCT
2
Q
The three steps of appraising therapy study
A
1- are the results valid?
2- what are the results?
3- will they help me care for my patients?
3
Q
Requirements to any study to be valid
A
- randomized.
- concealed.
- similar groups at the start of the trial.
- intention to treat.
- followed up sufficiently.
- kept blind.
- treated equally.
4
Q
What is randomization?
A
Each patient has equal chance to be in control group or intervention
5
Q
Co intervention
A
Receiving an extra intervention
6
Q
A member of one group received an intervention from the other group
A
Contamination
7
Q
The drop should be less than …… to maintain power of the study
A
20%
