30 Questions
What is the focus of the series of three articles on evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM)?
Defining what EBVM is, explaining its importance, and describing the skills required to practice EBVM
Who is the coauthor of the 'Handbook of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine'?
Mark Holmes
What will be the focus of the third article in the series on evidence-based veterinary medicine?
Appraising the evidence
Where did Mark Holmes graduate from?
Cambridge
What role does evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) play in day-to-day veterinary practice?
A fundamental role
What is the current role of Mark Holmes in the University of Cambridge?
Senior lecturer in preventive veterinary medicine
What is the publication by Mark Holmes and Peter Cockcroft?
Handbook of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine
What is the importance of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) to the future development of the profession?
Vital
What will be the focus of the second article in the series on evidence-based veterinary medicine?
Identifying information needs and searching for evidence
What is the current position of Mark Holmes in the BSAVA?
Honorary Secretary
What did Shaughnessy and others propose for determining the usefulness of information?
Relevance x Validity / Work to access
What is the ideal information source according to the text?
Directly relevant, contain valid information, and be accessible with the minimum of effort
What is the diminishing resource mentioned in the text?
Time for learning
What is the traditional approach to continuing professional development (CPD) mentioned in the text?
Predict information needs, find a source, and file away the information
What does EBVM stand for?
Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine
What is the term used to describe the new approach to information needs in the text?
Just in time knowledge
What is the term used to describe the hierarchy of evidence in veterinary medicine?
Pyramid of evidence
What does RCTs stand for in the context of clinical research?
Randomised controlled trials
What is the role of practitioners in identifying information deficits according to the text?
Identifying information deficits and performing clinical research
What is the term used to describe the approach of applying intellect and skills in delivering innovation to patients and their owners?
Research into practice
Who introduced the term 'critical appraisal' for evidence-based reading of clinical journals?
David Sackett
Who is a coauthor of the 'Handbook of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine'?
Peter Cockcroft
What does evidence-based medicine require the accumulation of?
New skills and the use of tools to find, appraise, and apply evidence to patient care
What is the value of evidence in veterinary medicine directly proportional to?
The statistical power of the study, influencing the ability to detect effects
Who is a lecturer in farm animal medicine at the University of Cambridge?
Peter Cockcroft
What enables easy access to millions of papers and facilitates research in evidence-based veterinary medicine?
Developments in information technology
Who is known for introducing formal teaching of evidence-based medicine into postgraduate medical training?
Gordon Guyatt
What does evidence-based medicine rely on for clinical decision-making in veterinary medicine?
Evidence that is less easy to establish and appraise compared to human medicine
What is evidence-based medicine based on for supporting clinical decisions?
Knowledge and understanding of medical literature
What does the value of evidence in veterinary medicine influence?
The ability to detect effects
Study Notes
Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine
- Evidence-based medicine originates from clinical epidemiologists at McMaster University in the late 1970s, led by David Sackett, who introduced the term "critical appraisal" for evidence-based reading of clinical journals.
- Gordon Guyatt, a member of the McMaster group, introduced formal teaching of evidence-based medicine into postgraduate medical training.
- Evidence-based medicine is based on knowledge and understanding of medical literature supporting clinical decisions, encompassing various forms of evidence including clinical signs, history, laboratory tests, and randomized controlled trials.
- Evidence-based medicine requires the accumulation of new skills and the use of tools to find, appraise, and apply evidence to patient care.
- Peter Cockcroft, a lecturer in farm animal medicine at the University of Cambridge, is a coauthor of the 'Handbook of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine.'
- Veterinary evidence-based medicine faces different constraints and pressures compared to human medicine, with fewer resources and evidence available.
- The value of evidence in veterinary medicine is directly proportional to the statistical power of the study, influencing the ability to detect effects.
- A hierarchy of evidence, based on the strengths of different study designs, allows for answering specific research questions.
- Clinical decision-making in veterinary medicine relies on evidence that is less easy to establish and appraise compared to human medicine.
- Despite difficulties, evidence-based veterinary medicine is important due to the potential for improving veterinary practice and the availability of information technology.
- Developments in information technology have made evidence-based veterinary medicine possible, enabling easy access to millions of papers and facilitating research.
- Effective communication of evidence helps clients make informed decisions and avoid unrealistic expectations in veterinary practice.
Test your knowledge of evidence-based veterinary medicine with this quiz! Learn about the origins of evidence-based medicine, its application in veterinary practice, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Understanding the principles of evidence-based veterinary medicine is crucial for making informed and effective clinical decisions.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
