ebp Flashcards
What is a systematic review?
A systematic review summarizes the results of available studies on a topic, often including a meta-analysis. It provides a high level of evidence and helps determine the effectiveness of healthcare interventions.
What are critically-appraised topics?
These are summaries of the best available evidence tailored to answer specific clinical questions. They inform clinical guidelines and evidence-based policies.
What are critically-appraised individual articles?
These articles evaluate and provide synopses of individual research studies, offering insights into the study’s quality and its findings.
What is a randomized controlled trial?
RCTs are experiments that randomly assign participants to either an intervention or control group to measure the effectiveness of interventions. They are considered the gold standard in clinical trials.
What is a cohort study?
Cohort studies are observational studies that follow a group over time to observe outcomes. They can be prospective or retrospective and are valuable for examining risk factors and outcomes.
What is a case-control study?
These studies compare individuals with a disease (cases) to those without the disease (controls), looking backwards to identify risk factors or causes.
What qualifies as background information or expert opinion in research?
This includes expert opinion pieces, textbooks, and editorials. While considered the lowest level of evidence, they are useful for gaining a comprehensive understanding of a topic.
What is a case series or report?
A case series or report describes observations of a single patient or group of patients with a similar diagnosis, without comparing to a control group.
