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Evidence Based Medicine and Critical Appraisal of Research

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What is the main goal of evidence based medicine (EBM)?

To use current best evidence in making decisions about patient care (correct)

To prioritize patient satisfaction over treatment effectiveness

To use the most expensive treatments for patients

To rely on personal experience for patient care decisions

What are the potential benefits of practicing evidence based medicine (EBM)?

Increased costs and reduced patient satisfaction

Ignoring patient concerns while determining treatment plans

Relying solely on personal opinions for patient care decisions

Improved quality, reduced costs, and shared decision-making with patients (correct)

What is the purpose of a critical appraisal in evidence-based medicine?

To determine the relevance and utility of study findings to practice and patients (correct)

To prove the consistency of study outcomes

To translate clinical trial outcomes into benefits for patients

To identify the flaws in all published studies

Why is it important for readers to pay special attention to the Methods section of an article?

To critically evaluate the soundness of the study methods Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in evidence based medicine (EBM) to determine the appropriate treatment plan?

Patient's concerns and current best evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PICO-T frame in evidence-based medicine?

To structure questions for evidence-based practice Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'grey literature' in health literature databases?

Commissioned reports, government reports, dissertations, and theses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Abstract section of a research article?

To outline key methods and results of the study Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of critical appraisal in evidence-based medicine (EBM)?

To judge the methodological quality of a study Signup and view all the answers

What does evidence-based management involve?

Integrating evidence with managerial expertise and organizational concerns Signup and view all the answers

Why is critical appraisal considered a necessary skill for physicians?

To judge the methodological quality of research studies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evidence-based medicine (EBM) according to the text?

Making decisions about patient care based on current best evidence Signup and view all the answers

What role do patients play in evidence-based medicine (EBM)?

Patients share in the decision-making by expressing their concerns Signup and view all the answers