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Which type of pain scale is considered only suitable for acute pain?
Which type of pain scale is considered only suitable for acute pain?
- Likert scale
- Numeric rating scale
- Multi-dimensional pain inventory
- Visual analog scale (correct)
What is the critical appraisal question listed that pertains to the randomness of subject group assignments in a study?
What is the critical appraisal question listed that pertains to the randomness of subject group assignments in a study?
- Is assignment to groups truly random? (correct)
- Does the study address a clearly focused question (PICOt)?
- Is the intervention the only difference between groups?
- Are subjects and assessors blind?
In the context of clinical trials, what does statistical significance NOT represent?
In the context of clinical trials, what does statistical significance NOT represent?
- Assessing the risk that a difference was due to chance
- Indicating a clinical difference
- Determining the truth (correct)
- A requirement for determining clinical significance
Which type of pain scale includes scales like the brief pain inventory and the McGill pain questionnaire?
Which type of pain scale includes scales like the brief pain inventory and the McGill pain questionnaire?
What percentage reduction in the Visual Analog Scale or Numeric Rating scale is considered an example of clinically significant pain relief?
What percentage reduction in the Visual Analog Scale or Numeric Rating scale is considered an example of clinically significant pain relief?
In a study comparing two treatments, what does a p value of 0.05 indicate?
In a study comparing two treatments, what does a p value of 0.05 indicate?
According to Dr. Nicola Tyers, what is the definition of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) provided by David Sackett?
According to Dr. Nicola Tyers, what is the definition of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) provided by David Sackett?
What is the primary focus of the second lecture in the Evidence-Based Medicine seminar series?
What is the primary focus of the second lecture in the Evidence-Based Medicine seminar series?
Which of the following is NOT a learning objective of the first lecture in the Evidence-Based Medicine series?
Which of the following is NOT a learning objective of the first lecture in the Evidence-Based Medicine series?
What does the acronym PICO stand for in the context of Evidence-Based Medicine?
What does the acronym PICO stand for in the context of Evidence-Based Medicine?
What is the difference between statistical significance and clinical significance?
What is the difference between statistical significance and clinical significance?
Which type of evidence is considered the highest level in the hierarchy of evidence used in guidelines?
Which type of evidence is considered the highest level in the hierarchy of evidence used in guidelines?
What is the key component of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) when it comes to assessing study design?
What is the key component of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) when it comes to assessing study design?
In the context of research studies, what does the mnemonic PICO(t) stand for?
In the context of research studies, what does the mnemonic PICO(t) stand for?
What distinguishes Patient Oriented Outcomes (POOs) from Disease Oriented Outcomes (DOOs)?
What distinguishes Patient Oriented Outcomes (POOs) from Disease Oriented Outcomes (DOOs)?
Why is critical appraisal of study design essential in research?
Why is critical appraisal of study design essential in research?
What is the primary purpose of using checklists when evaluating research studies?
What is the primary purpose of using checklists when evaluating research studies?
Why is it important for outcomes to be both statistically AND clinically significant in research studies?
Why is it important for outcomes to be both statistically AND clinically significant in research studies?
What is the main purpose of published studies in the context of evidence-based medicine?
What is the main purpose of published studies in the context of evidence-based medicine?
Which organization is responsible for assessing efficacy, safety, quality, and issuing product licenses for new medicinal products in the UK?
Which organization is responsible for assessing efficacy, safety, quality, and issuing product licenses for new medicinal products in the UK?
Which type of study is considered the 'gold standard' in evidence-based medicine?
Which type of study is considered the 'gold standard' in evidence-based medicine?
What is the purpose of critical appraisal in evidence-based medicine?
What is the purpose of critical appraisal in evidence-based medicine?
Which type of evidence is ranked highest in the NICE Evidence Grading system?
Which type of evidence is ranked highest in the NICE Evidence Grading system?
What is the main purpose of NICE guidelines in the context of evidence-based medicine?
What is the main purpose of NICE guidelines in the context of evidence-based medicine?
What is the main purpose of the MHRA in the context of evidence-based medicine?
What is the main purpose of the MHRA in the context of evidence-based medicine?
Which type of study involves collecting data from a whole population at a single point in time?
Which type of study involves collecting data from a whole population at a single point in time?
Which type of study involves comparing patients who have had a treatment to patients who have not had the treatment, in a retrospective manner?
Which type of study involves comparing patients who have had a treatment to patients who have not had the treatment, in a retrospective manner?
Which type of study involves comparing patients receiving a treatment to patients who are not receiving the treatment, in a prospective manner?
Which type of study involves comparing patients receiving a treatment to patients who are not receiving the treatment, in a prospective manner?
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