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What evidence is good evidence? A Masterclass in critical appraisal

Journal: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Date: 2015/06, 18(2):Pages: 116-129. doi: Subito , type of study: article

Full text    (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1746068915000036)

Keywords:

clinical significance [1]
critical appraisal [1]
decision making [34]
evidence-based medicine [96]
osteopathic medicine [1540]
research [318]
article [2076]

Abstract:

The past two decades have seen important changes in healthcare globally with a drive to incorporate research evidence into healthcare and to promote evidence-informed practice. Incorporating evidence into clinical practice and decision-making requires an ability to understand different research designs and their application, the ability to identify appropriate research evidence, and to critically appraise the identified evidence to establish its quality and applicability to clinical practice. Clinical expertise then guides the application of research into practice so that it reflects patients' individual preferences and beliefs. Critical appraisal has been described as a process involving the assessment and interpretation of evidence. The process requires the in-depth consideration of various study designs, their appropriateness, strength, quality, and relevance to the clinical question. Potential sources of bias, the appropriateness of the results, and what analysis has been undertaken are then considered. The Masterclass aims to give a summary of items to be considered and why they are important as part of the critical appraisal process. The availability of different critical appraisal tools is discussed in addition to the evidence for the different ways in which critical appraisal training can be approached. The article concludes with signposting to different resources that osteopaths can access as they cultivate their critical appraisal skills as part of their practice and personal development.


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