Week 2 Flashcards
What is the difference between filtered and unfiltered research?
– Filtered is 2* research
– Unfiltered is 1* research
In the Evidence Hierarchy, which 3 types of evidence are Filtered?
- Clinical practice guidelines
- Meta-analyses
- Systematic reviews
In the Evidence Hierarchy, which 4 types of evidence are Unfiltered?
- RCT’s
- Case-control, cohort
- Expert opinion
- Case reports/series
Which type of patients are used in observational studies?
people with specific condition/exposure
What is the purpose of observational studies?
gather “real-world” evidence
True of False:
– Observational studies have no investigator-designed intervention?
True
What is the gold standard of chiro research in terms of effectiveness?
Experimental studies (ie RCT’s)
Which type of patients are used in experimental studies?
sample 1 + comparison samples
What is the purpose of Experimental studies?
evaluate the effect of an intervention using methods that minimize risk of bias
Which type of patients are used in Systematic reviews?
none, usually include RCT’s, cohorts, or sometimes lower-level studies
What is the purpose of Systematic reviews?
evaluate the best evidence available on a very specific topic from multiple sources
Which type of patients are used in Meta-analyses?
none, usually include RCT’s, cohorts, or sometimes lower-level studies
What is the purpose of Meta-analyses?
evaluate the best evidence available on a very specific topic, combining data from the included studies
What is the purpose of Clinical practice guidelines?
make recommendations on best practices, based on best available evidence
What recent type of literature was developed to help busy clinicians apply evidence in their practice - often at point of care?
Pre-appraised literature
