lecture 2

Question 1

best levels of evidence

Answer 1

systematic reviews

RCT

Question 2

lowest levels of evidence

Answer 2

case reports

expert opinions

Question 3

best evidence in regards to diagnosis, prognosis, causation

Answer 3

longitudinal

cohort

Question 4

rank levels of evidence

Answer 4

1. RCT
2. well controlled cohort, case control, non randomized clinical trials
3. cross sectional
4. descriptive surverys
5. case reports
6. personal opinion

Question 5

how to perform systematic lit review

Answer 5

ID question to be examined

determine inclusion/exclusion criteria

create search strategy

create criteria for study quality

development of conclusion

Question 6

t/f: EBD makes it easier to justify treatment decisions, especially when there is a complaint or a dento- legal issue.

Answer 6

true