EVIDENCE BASED DECISION MAKING Flashcards
1
Q
where should you get evidence from for EBDM?
A
cohort studies case control studies randomised controlled trails qualitative studies diagnostic and screening studies systematic reviews clinical expertise available resoirces patient preferences
2
Q
why do we need EBDM?
A
as medical knowledge is always increasing
3
Q
outline the process of EBDM?
A
- forming an answerable question
- identifying the best evidence to answer the ?
- critically apprasiing the evidence for its validity, impact and applicability
- integrating the critical appraisal with clinical expertise and the patients circumstances
- evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency in this and seeking ays to improve it
4
Q
how should you structure a good clinical foreground question?
A
Population - who is the patient?
Intervention - what do you plan on doing
Comparison - is there an alternative?
Outcomes - what do you want to accomplish?
