Epidemiology Research Study Designs
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What is the primary purpose of the PICO framework in formulating clinical questions?

  • To determine the prognosis of a patient's condition
  • To clarify the key elements of a clinical question (correct)
  • To identify the study design for a research question
  • To guide the search for evidence-based answers

    • Which type of study is most likely to provide an answer to a foreground question?

  • Primary study (correct)
  • Systematic review
  • Cohort study
  • Case-control study

    • What is the main difference between a background question and a foreground question?

  • The type of outcome measured
  • The type of study design used to answer the question
  • The level of detail in the question
  • The scope of the question (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a systematic review in evidence-based practice?

    <p>To synthesize the results of multiple primary studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of critical appraisal in evidence-based practice?

    <p>To evaluate the quality and relevance of a study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of clinical practice guidelines in evidence-based practice?

    <p>To provide recommendations for clinical practice based on evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most suitable study design for investigating the effect of a rare exposure on a common outcome?

    <p>Cohort study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the 'Searching for Research Evidence' step in the EBP process?

    <p>To find the best possible research evidence to answer a question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of critically appraising research evidence in the EBP process?

    <p>To evaluate the quality and applicability of the research evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) study design?

    <p>It allows for the control of confounding variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'Appraise Articles Found for Quality and Relevance' step in the EBP process?

    <p>Evaluating the quality and applicability of the research evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Clinical Practice Guidelines?

    <p>To provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of determining the study's population similarity to the patient?

    <p>To ensure the patient's response to the treatment is similar to the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Methods section in a research study?

    <p>To explain the intervention and comparison groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of critical appraisal in evidence-based practice?

    <p>To evaluate the quality of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when evaluating the outcome measures in a research study?

    <p>Whether the measures are relevant to the clinical question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of determining the study's applicability?

    <p>To determine if the results can be applied to the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when evaluating the study's intervention and comparison groups?

    <p>Whether the groups are realistic in a clinical setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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