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A subset of systematic reviews; a method for systematically combining pertinent qualitative and quantitative study data from several selected studies to develop a single conclusion that has greater statistical power.
MA
A document often written by a panel that provides a comprehensive review of all relevant studies on a particular clinical or health-related topic/question. The ___ ___ is created after reviewing and combining all the information from both published and unpublished studies (focusing on clinical trials of similar treatments) and then summarizing the findings.
systematic review
A statement produced by a panel of experts that outlines current best practice to inform health care professionals and patients in making clinical decisions.
practice guidelines
A study design where one or more samples are followed prospectively and subsequent status evaluations with respect to a disease or outcome are conducted to determine which initial participants exposure characteristics (risk factors) are associated with it.
cohort study
nominal data
purely categorical
(hair color, gender)
ordinal data
numerical rank
(pain scale, severity)
continuous data
infinite and have meaning
(perio pockets, temperature)
ARR =
control ER - experimental ER
Usually stated as an estimate of “x times more likely”
Used to assess cause, prevention and treatment
RR
RRR =
(CER - EER) / CER
ordinal data test
Mann-Whitney or
Kruskal-Wallis
continuous data test
t test or
ANOVA
3 questions
bias risk
results
will it help patient
case control test
OR
OR =
(exposed case / un case) / (exposed control / un ctrl)
