Levels of Evidence Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does AOTA stand for?
American Occupational Therapy Association
What is the highest level of evidence according to AOTA’s hierarchy?
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials
True or False: Qualitative research is considered lower in the hierarchy of evidence than quantitative research.
True
Fill in the blank: The AOTA levels of evidence are used to assess the _____ of research studies.
quality
What type of study is classified as Level I evidence?
Randomized controlled trials
What level of evidence includes cohort studies?
Level II
True or False: Case studies are considered Level III evidence.
True
What type of evidence does Level IV represent?
Case-control studies
What is the lowest level of evidence according to AOTA?
Expert opinion without explicit critical appraisal
Multiple choice: Which of the following is Level V evidence? A) Systematic review B) Randomized controlled trial C) Expert opinion D) Cohort study
C) Expert opinion
What is the primary focus of qualitative research?
Understanding human experiences and perspectives
Fill in the blank: Quantitative research primarily focuses on _____ data.
numerical
True or False: Qualitative studies can provide insights that quantitative studies may not capture.
True
What is a common method used in qualitative research?
Interviews or focus groups
What does a systematic review do?
It synthesizes findings from multiple studies to provide comprehensive evidence.
Multiple choice: Which level of evidence is based on observational studies? A) Level I B) Level II C) Level III D) Level IV
B) Level II
Fill in the blank: The AOTA levels of evidence help practitioners make _____ decisions.
informed
What is the purpose of using a hierarchy of evidence?
To evaluate the strength and reliability of research findings.
True or False: All levels of evidence are equally valuable in clinical practice.
False
What is the role of expert opinion in the levels of evidence framework?
It provides guidance when higher levels of evidence are not available.
What type of evidence might be used to support clinical guidelines?
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a level of evidence? A) Level I B) Level II C) Level VI D) Level V
C) Level VI
What does the term ‘critical appraisal’ refer to?
The systematic evaluation of research to determine its validity and relevance.
Fill in the blank: AOTA’s levels of evidence are designed to guide _____ in occupational therapy.
practice
