WEEK 3 - RESEARCH PROCESS

Question 1

What is bias

Answer 1

is an error in the results, leading to false conclusions, and effects the trustworthiness of the evidence - validity

Question 2

Finding the Best Evidence: Questions to Consider

Answer 2

• Is it current?
• Is it informed by research?
• Is the article peer-reviewed?
• How well was the research conducted? Is it bias-free?
• How relevant is it to your clinical population and healthcare setting?
• Overall, is the evidence of high quality?

Question 3

What is the levels of evidence

Answer 3

Relate to the level of bias. The higher the level of evidence, the lower the risk of bias.

Question 4

What is a clinical question?

Answer 4

• a clinical question is answered by research, using a specific design, and collecting data from real people.
• the question is clearly defined
• determines the evidence needed/collected e.g. quantitative or qualitative

Question 5

What is level of evidence

Answer 5

• well-designed research minimise the risk of bias and is considered a higher level of evidence
• high level evidence is integral to practice – the most trustworthy

Question 6

6.3 How Bias Threatens Validity

Answer 6

• Minimisation of bias is mediated by well-designed research
• Random allocation minimises allocation bias
• Systematic Reviews are at risk of bias from the original studies
• Important that original studies with bias are eliminated from the review’s conclusions
• Carefully conducted systematic reviews are essential to eliminate bias