Evidence-Based Decision Making Flashcards
1
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What is Hypothetico-Deductive Reasoning?
A
Using evidence to disprove or approve your hypothesis
2
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What is a “Cohort Study”?
A
A prospective study which recruits and follows patients who confer a risk / factor to a disease and measure their outcomes over time
3
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What is a “Case Control Study”?
A
A retrospective study whereby patients who have a condition in the present are traced in history for a common cause
4
Q
What four things are sources of input to make an Evidence-Based Decision?
A
- Research evidence
- Clinical expertise
- Available resources
- Patient preferences
5
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Define “Evidence Based Medicine”
A
The process of identifying / using the most up to date evidence to inform decisions for individual patient problems
6
Q
How do we generalise from research? What strategies are used?
A
- Strategies for identifying / appraising evidence
- Creation of systematic reviews / summaries
- Creation of Evidence-based journals / guidelines
- Application of strategies for lifelong learning
7
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What does “PICO” stand for?
A
Population
Intervention
Comparison
Outcomes
