Evidence Based Medicine Flashcards

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What is EBM?

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Integration of best current evidence, patient concerns and clinical expertise

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Systematic review?

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Review of evidence on a clearly formulated question that uses systematic and explicit methods to identify, select and critically appraise relevant primary research

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Meta-analysis?

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Statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies

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What is a randomized controlled trial?

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People allocated at random to receive one of several clinical interventions. One is control/comparison (placebo, standard practice or no treatment)

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What do randomized controlled trials seek to do?

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Measure and compare outcomes after the participants receive the interventions

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What type of study is a RCT?

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Quantitative

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Phases of a clinical trial?

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Phase i
Phase ii
Phase iii
Phase iv

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What is phase I of a clinical trial?

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Clinical pharmacology (dosage, safety)

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Phase II of a clinical trial?

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Initial clinical assessment (likely effectiveness, common adverse affects)

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Phase III of a clinical trial?

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Randomized controlled trial

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Phase IV of a clinical trial?

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Post marketing surveillance (less common adverse affects)

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