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EBM lectures (both) Flashcards

1
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project purpose includes

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  • method
  • population
  • setting, timeframe
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2
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SMART goal

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  • specific
  • measurable
  • attainable
  • relevant
  • time based
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3
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primary variable of interest that are essence of project

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outcome variables

DV

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4
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exposures of interest, predictors of outcome, variables that define subgroups

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predictor variables

IV

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5
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directly measure how a patient feels, functions or survives

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clinically meaningful endpoints

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laboratory measure or physical sign intended to be used a substitute for a clinically meaningful endpoint

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surrogate endopoint

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7
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provides strong evidence of temporality

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cohort study

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forward directionality
participants are enrolled and followed forward in time to see if they develop the outcome of interest

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cohort study

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9
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backwards directional study where participants are defined based on disease status

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case control study

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10
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non directional study
exposure and outcome captured at the same time

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cross sectional study

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use groups of people, geographically based

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ecologic study

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12
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most common study design to determine medical test performance

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cross sectional

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13
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compilation of data from multiple studies to answer a study question that has been repeatedly addressed in literature

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meta analysis

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  • allows for one individual to serve as their own control
  • each individual receives both the intervention and control in sequential order
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case crossover study

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15
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allows for unbiased assignment of study participants from one group to another

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randomization

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16
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uses secondary data originally collected for a different purpose

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nested case control

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17
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compare populations

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ecologic study

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18
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assesses exposure and outcome at one point in time and does not involve assigning control groups

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cross sectional

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participants selected on the basis of a case, then matched to control group

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case control

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20
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after the primary outcome is defined, what is the next step?

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participant selection and study setting

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conducts comprehensive study of literature to address a specific clinical question

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systematic review

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22
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when conducting a systematic review it is critical to

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organize and properly cite the information

23
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critical to QI success

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engaging stakeholders

24
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3 aspects of a stakeholder analysis

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identify
prioritize
understand

25
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how to satisfy and manage high power stakeholders

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  • full communication and consultation
  • should be recruited to team
  • regularly review with them
26
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how to monitor and inform low power stakeholders

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valuable allies but…
can be ignored if resources are tight

27
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what phase

identify the problem, set goal, and develop specific time table

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plan

28
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what phase

successful intervention is ready to be implemented system wide

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act

29
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what stage

de-novo intervention ready to be implemented

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do

30
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what types of interventions are most widely accepted and most effective?

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high impact, easy to do

31
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most effective interventions to change practice

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forcing functions and placing constraints

32
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least effective interventions to change practice

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rules, policies, education, and checklists

can be ignored

33
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a work flow diagram can help identify

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where delays or problem points exist

34
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a fishbone diagram can help identify

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key aspects and areas missed previously

35
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identifies the origins of the problem

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fishbone diagram

36
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root cause analysis allows for

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problem identification

37
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a common fishbone diagram contains

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places
procedures
people
policies

38
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model for improvement

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aim
measures
changes

39
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examines process and outcome measures

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model for improvement

40
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waiting times and time until appointment are […] measures

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process

41
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patient satisfaction is an […] measure

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outcome

42
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when an intial change takes place in the PDSA framework

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Do

43
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when the change is being measured in the PDSA cycle

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study

44
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pareto principle

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20% of time or resources account for 80% of results/outcomes

45
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setting time bound goals that are specific and relevant to the problem

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SMART goal

46
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population is outcome free at baseline, then followed forward in time to observe outcomes

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cohort study

47
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researchers control the exposure assignmnment while ensuring that comparison groups are balanced on all other factors

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randomized controlled trial

48
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uses data collected in the past and participants are “followed” forward in time

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retrospective cohort study

49
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study design classically used to trace foodbourne outbreaks

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case control

50
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allows for rapid identification of possible exposures

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case control

51
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cases identified through medical offices

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case control

52
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researchers start with a group of people at some set point and follow them into the future

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prospective cohort study

53
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one time administration of a survey

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cross sectional study

54
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both the exposure and outcome of interest are assessed simultaneously

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cross sectional

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