Components of an Article Flashcards
1
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primary literature is
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original publications
2
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advantages of primary literature
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more in depth, more detail, more about what happened to the patient, most current
3
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disadvantages of primary literature
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very narrow and focused, you have to understand it
4
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why read and evaluate literature?
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- evidence from clinical trials used to base patient care decisions and create guidelines
- clinical experience can be misleading
- FDA is variable in requirements for approval
- learn from the experience of others
- stay current in your practice area
- every person’s interpretation is different
5
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overview of the study or synopsis of major principles
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abstract
6
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highlights results
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abstract
7
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background information
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introduction
8
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reviews work of others
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introduction
9
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justifies/states the study of rationale and purpose
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introduction
10
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requires understanding of subject matter beyond what is provided by the others
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introduction
11
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trial design
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methods
12
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description of subject selection
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methods
13
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interventions used
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methods
14
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outcome measures
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methods
15
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statistical test selection
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methods
