Evidence into Practice Flashcards
1
Q
What is a “guideline”?
A
Systematically developed statements to help doctor and patient decisions about healthcare
2
Q
Why might a doctor not follow a guideline?
A
- Lack of knowledge of the guideline
- Conflicting guidelines for patients with multi-morbidities
- Failure to understand / agree responsibility for using the guideline
3
Q
Guidelines are created with what form of research in mind?
A
Systematic Review
4
Q
What is a “Clinical Protocl”?
A
A plan to be followed in patient care, developed for specific local situations, are more prescriptive and simpler than a guideline
5
Q
A Systematic Review addresses five specific question components - what are they?
A
P = Population I = Intervention C = Comparator O = Outcome S = Study Design
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