W 01 Search strategies

Question 1

What is the search strategy for clinical decision-making?

Answer 1

PECOT

PARTICIPANTS
EXPOSURE
COMPARISON
OUTCOME
TIME or DESIGN

Question 2

What are the key Factors we need to consider during searching the clinical decision making research?

Answer 2

·   	Age
·   	Weight
·   	Medication history
·   	Dosage
·   	Formulation
·   	Treatment regimen
·   	Adverse effects
·   	Drug interactions
·   	Patient management
·   	Guidelines…

Question 3

What are the genuine resources available for clinical decision making?

Answer 3

PubMed, DynaMed, BPAC, NZF

Question 4

How do we justify and Plan of Key evidence to share with the patient?

Answer 4

A good study: Explain the benefits (minimal proven)
Explain the risks (none observed in most studies)
Make a recommendation (would not recommend as first line due to lack of evidence and not funded as a result).