midterm

Question 1

what is research

Answer 1

process of investigation

involves examination of subject from diff points of view

Question 2

reaserch is a goal directed process that is (), (). and ()

Answer 2

organized, objective reliable (reproducible)

Question 3

research IS NOT

Answer 3

proving the efficacy of effectiveness of a treatmetn

Question 4

besides being scientific and medical research, research can also be () () ()

Answer 4

questionnaires, surveys, studies that study (how people interact, habits)

Question 5

why research 3

Answer 5

starting point for all medical progress
helped us understand avoiding risky behavirous to prevent disease

undersatn early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent

Question 6

reaserch literacy is the ability to waht

Answer 6

find, understand, critically evaluate research evidence for application in professional practice

Question 7

reaserch capacity is the ability to

Answer 7

conduct research

Question 8

method mean

Answer 8

systematic procedure for carrying out an acitivity

Question 9

2 importance of research methods

Answer 9

to select therapeutic procedure for ur patient

to systematically compare effectivemess of new procedures

Question 10

() () () are fundamental to any profession

Answer 10

experimental design, research methods, statistical analysis

Question 11

ebm eveidence based medicine is the integration of 3 things

Answer 11

individual clinical expertise
best available external clinical evidence
patients values and expectations

Question 12

from bottom up name the diff studies based on least reliable to most

Answer 12

least: background info/expert opionin
UNFILTERED INFO: case-series
case-controlled studies
cohort studies
RCT
FILITERD INFO: critically approved individual articles (article synopses)
critically appraised topics (evidence syntheses)
systematic reviews BEST

Question 13

definition of ebm

Answer 13

the conscientious/careful explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients

Question 14

5 steps to provide e-b care

Answer 14

1.ask an answerable question
2. searching for best evidence
3. critically aprasing the evidence
4 integrate the evidtence with our expertise and patients biology and values
5 evaluate our performance

Question 15

the 5 A’s for ebm

Answer 15

asking, acquiring, appraising, alpplying assesing

Question 16

problems with ebm

Answer 16

lack of skills (literature searches, critical analysis)
time consuming
evidence may be lacking
rct results may not be generalizable
potential of abuse by health care purchasers

Question 17

the first step in developing a research strategy is to

Answer 17

study previously published research literature

Question 18

issues with complimentary research

Answer 18

interrater/inter examiner reliability
funding
blinding is an issue
philosophical aspects (chi or subluxation)
limited number of researchers available

Question 19

what are included in clinical research process for a lets say drug to get from animals to humans

Answer 19

pre-clinical testing
investigational new drug application (IND)
phase 1, 2, 3
licensing
approval
post marketing studies

Question 20

what is phase 1 for

Answer 20

assess safety

Question 21

phase 2

Answer 21

test for effecetiveness

Question 22

phase 3

Answer 22

large scale testing

Question 23

what is used in pre clinical testing

Answer 23

animals

Question 24

what part of clinical research process does chiro and accu not use

Answer 24

IND

Question 25

how many people are in each phaes

Answer 25

phase 1: 100 or less 2: 100-1000 people 3: over 1000 people

Question 26

what order does chiro and accu research do

Answer 26

they do it backwards where we do post marketing studies first and then check effectiveness cause its been around a long time

Question 27

chiro and accu research also tries to find the

Answer 27

mechanism of action

Question 28

licensing part is for

Answer 28

approval to use (part of steps of research process)

Question 29

approvale for

Answer 29

available for prescription

Question 30

post-marketing studies for

Answer 30

special studies and long-term effectiveness/use

Question 31

what are steps in actually researching

Answer 31

1. identify the research problem 2. create a research aims or hypothesis 3. review literature 4. select a design strategies 5. write research proposal 6. discuss issues about funding 7. obtain IRB approval 8. collect and collate data 9. analyze the datat and interpret finding or draw conclusions 10. write a report and share the findings INFORMATION DISSEMINATION 11. use the knowledge if applicable.knowledge translations

Question 32

what 2 parts of the 11 part research do chiros and accus use

Answer 32

information dissemination nd use the knowladge (11 and 10)

Question 33

what is the biggest thing about hypothesis

Answer 33

it has to be testable

Question 34

what are 3 key things about literature review being thorough

Answer 34

1. determine level of theory and knowledge development through critical analysis 2. determine relevance of current knowledge 3. provide rationale for selecting the topic

Question 35

when select/planning design strategy it needs to have a detailed outline on ()

Answer 35

how an investigation will take place. plan on collecting and utilizeing data

Question 36

when looking at a design strategy checklist 3 thigns to condsider

Answer 36

confounders minimize bias enhancing the generalizability of results

Question 37

when select/planning design strategy it needs to have a detailed outline on ()

Answer 37

how an investigation will take place. plan on collecting and utilizeing data

Question 38

when looking at a design strategy checklist 3 thigns to condsider

Answer 38

confounders minimize bias enhancing the generalizability of results