Session #2

Question 1

what are generally accepted as the best levels of evidence?

Answer 1

• RCTs

- systematic reviews

Question 2

what are in the lowest level of evidence/

Answer 2

• case reports

- expert opinions

Question 3

rank the 6 possible experiment types in order from most valid to least

Answer 3

• RCT
• cohorts/case-control, non-randomized clinical trials
• cross-sectional studies
• descriptive studies
• case reports
• personal opinion

Question 4

a comprehinsive search for all relevant studies on a specific topic and those identified are then appraised and synthesized according to predetermined and explicit criteria

Answer 4

systematic lit review

Question 5

systematic lit review does what?

Answer 5

synthesizes the best evidences and provieds the basis for clinical practice and guidlines

Question 6

why are systematic lit reviews helpful?

Answer 6

• reduce large quantities of info into manageable portions
• allow objective appraisal of the evidence
• provide evidence of generalizability
• aid formulation of policy and developing of guidlines
• can generate new research questions
• can demonstrate the lack of adequate evidence and need for further study

Question 7

how can systematic lit review and EBD help you?

Answer 7

it makes it easier to justify tx decisions, especially when there si a complaint or a dento-legal issue