Evidence Based Dentistry

Question 1

What are the 5 A’s of identifying appropriate evidence?

Answer 1

Ask: How to ask clinical questions.

Align/acquire: Search for evidence. Know where to go/understand the pros and cons.

Appraise: Validity/clinical relevance.

Apply: Does it suit your patients treatment/care?

Question 2

How can you ensure the questions are asked correctly?

Answer 2

The authors have used PICO relevant to the question you are asking.

Question 3

What does PICO stand for?

Answer 3

P: population
How would I describe a group of patients.

I:intervention
What is being carried out on patients.

C: comparison

O: outcome
Desired? Undesired?

Question 4

Before applying the 5 A’s what must you first ask?

Answer 4

Is the literature peer reviewed.