T1 L25: Hierarchy of Evidence: allergy & asthma (CB)

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Which of the following is true about evidence hierarchy in healthcare decision-making?

  • It is based solely on clinical research data.
  • It is primarily influenced by patients' values and preferences.
  • It is a tool used by clinicians to treat patients.
  • It helps decision-makers identify the best available research evidence. (correct)

What is the purpose of evidence-based medicine (EBM)?

  • To rely solely on clinical research data.
  • To use the scientific method to treat patients.
  • To organize and apply current data in clinical research. (correct)
  • To improve healthcare decisions based on patients' values and preferences.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a case report in evidence hierarchy?

  • It is based on experiential inquiries of individuals or groups. (correct)
  • It is generalizable to a larger population.
  • It provides in-depth analyses of real-world settings.
  • It is a controlled study with minimal bias.

What is the risk of bias in a case report?

<p>High (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the utility of case reports in emerging epidemics and previously unrecognised syndromes?

<p>They provide fast and cheap evidence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of animal studies in evidence hierarchy?

<p>To understand diseases and their translational utility. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of animal studies in evidence hierarchy?

<p>They lack generalizability to humans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of bias in animal studies?

<p>Low (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about asthma management in community based on the case report?

<p>It is a feasible option under pharmacist supervision. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of the evidence hierarchy to health policy?

<p>It helps decision-makers identify the best available research evidence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes meta-analysis?

<p>A statistical technique for combining the results of independent studies to obtain an overall estimate of treatment effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence is considered high quality and has adequate power?

<p>Prospective cohort study with adequate power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a purpose of conducting a systematic review?

<p>To guide policy and clinical decision-making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between animal studies and human trials?

<p>Animal studies are not able to mimic all human features and phenotypes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a forest plot in a meta-analysis?

<p>To present the results of individual studies and their combined effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of GRADE in evidence synthesis?

<p>To assess the quality of evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a systematic review's inclusion and exclusion criteria?

<p>To clearly define which studies will be included and excluded from the review (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a systematic review and a narrative review?

<p>A systematic review is designed to minimize biases and errors inherent to traditional, narrative reviews (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a meta-analysis of different study types?

<p>To summarize the overall evidence area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a risk of bias assessment in evidence synthesis?

<p>To assess the quality of included studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the speaker, what is the level of education required to participate in the project?

<p>Any level of education (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the curriculum requirement for the project?

<p>It is not a part of the standard curriculum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's advice regarding when to start the project?

<p>Start anytime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's invitation to the audience?

<p>Send an email (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's statement about the level of interest required to participate in the project?

<p>A high level of interest is required (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about animal studies in evidence hierarchy?

<p>Animal studies are not as relevant as meta-analysis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a meta-analysis in evidence synthesis?

<p>To combine the results of various studies and get the overall treatment effect. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes systematic review?

<p>A research strategy that includes all relevant studies on a specific topic. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evidence-based medicine (EBM)?

<p>To provide healthcare based on the best available evidence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a systematic review's inclusion and exclusion criteria?

<p>To define the specific research question and strategy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of evidence in the evidence hierarchy?

<p>Level one (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study is considered of lesser quality in the evidence hierarchy?

<p>Randomised controlled trials with untreated controls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of societies in different medical specialities?

<p>To provide specific recommendations to members (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of expert opinions in the evidence hierarchy?

<p>Expert opinions are of low value and not considered evidence-based (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a meta-analysis or systematic review?

<p>To provide a clear question for analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of review is focused on providing a descriptive analysis rather than quantitative data?

<p>Narrative review (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a meta-analysis?

<p>To summarize the findings of multiple studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of using meta-analysis as a method of evidence synthesis?

<p>Biases in the published literature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inclusion and exclusion criteria in a systematic review?

<p>To minimize biases in the review (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of evidence hierarchy in healthcare decision-making?

<p>To determine the relevance of the evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introduction lecture on the hierarchy of evidence?

<p>To discuss the importance of different types of studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the study discussed in the lecture?

<p>To provide examples of different types of studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study is NOT mentioned as part of the hierarchy of evidence?

<p>Narrative reviews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the lecture on the hierarchy of evidence?

<p>To compare the quality of different types of studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the lecturer in the lecture on the hierarchy of evidence?

<p>To provide an overview of the different types of studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evidence hierarchy in healthcare decision-making?

<p>To prioritize the strongest evidence with the least bias (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a systematic review and a narrative review?

<p>A systematic review includes a comprehensive search of the literature, while a narrative review does not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of bias in a case report?

<p>Limited generalizability to the entire population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a meta-analysis of different study types?

<p>To combine the results of multiple studies to increase statistical power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the utility of case reports in emerging epidemics and previously unrecognised syndromes?

<p>To provide early insights and generate hypotheses for further research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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