Tutorial 2 - Critical appraisal of medical evidence Flashcards
1
Q
What 4 questions should be asked to summarise a paper?
A
1) why did they do it?
2) what did they do?
3) what did they find?
4) what did they conclude?
2
Q
when critically appraising, what needs to be considered?
A
Question Design Population Methods Analysis Confounding Bias Ethics
Questioning Determines Powerful Methods And Choices By Ease
3
Q
what are the reporting guidelines for RCTs?
A
CONSORT
4
Q
what are the reporting guidelines for observational studies?
A
STROBE
5
Q
what are the reporting guidelines for systematic reviews?
A
PRISMA/MOOSE
6
Q
what are reporting guidelines?
A
specific appraisal checklists that depend on the study design and that help evaluate the research undertaken, focussing on the specific strengths and weaknesses of each design
7
Q
what are the reporting guidelines for diagnostic accuracy studies?
A
STARD
