TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Key Question Tables A1 - Fetters, Linda A1 - Tilson, Julie PY - 2012 T2 - Evidence Based Physical Therapy AB - Table Graphic Jump LocationTABLE 3.3Key Questions to Determine an Intervention Research Study's Applicability and QualityView Table||Download (.pdf)TABLE 3.3Key Questions to Determine an Intervention Research Study's Applicability and QualityQUESTIONYES/NOWHERE TO FIND THE INFORMATIONCOMMENTS AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR1. Is the study's purpose relevant to my clinical question?__Yes__NoIntroduction (usuallyat the end)The study should clearly describe its purpose and/or hypothesis. Ideally, the stated purpose will contribute to answering your clinical question.2. Is the study population (sample) sufficiently similar to my patient to justify the expectation that my patient would respond similarly to the population?__Yes__NoResults sectionThe study should provide descriptive statistics about pertinent study population demographics. Ideally, the study population would be relatively similar to your patient with regard to age, gender, problem severity, problem duration, co-morbidities, and other socio-demographic and medical conditions likely to affect the results of the study.3. Are the inclusion and exclusion criteria clearly defined and would my patient qualify for the study?__Yes__NoMethods sectionThe study should provide a list of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Ideally, your patient would have characteristics that meet the eligibility criteria or at least be similar enough to the subjects. Remember, you will not find "the perfect study"!4. Are the intervention and comparison/control groups receiving a realistic intervention?__Yes__NoMethods (some post-study analysis about the intervention may be found in the Results)The study should clearly describe the treatment regimen provided to all groups. Ideally, the intervention can be reproduced in your clinical setting and the comparison/control is a realistic contrasting option or well-designed placebo. Consider the quality of the dose, duration, delivery method, setting, and qualifications of the therapists delivering the intervention. Could you implement this treatment in your setting?5. Are the outcome measures relevant to the clinical question and were they conducted in a clinically realistic manner?__Yes__NoMethodsThe study should describe the outcome measures used and the methods used to ensure their reliability and quality. Ideally, the outcome measures should relate to the clinical question and should include measures of quality of life, activity, and body structure and function. For diagnostic studies, it is important that the investigated measure is realistic for clinical use.6. Were participants randomly assigned to intervention groups?__Yes__NoMethodsThe study should describe how participants were assigned to groups. Randomization is a robust method for reducing bias. Computerized randomization in which the order of group assignment is concealed from investigators is the strongest method.7. Is the sampling procedure (recruitment strategy) likely to minimize bias?__Yes__NoMethodsThe study should describe how and from where participants were recruited. Consecutive recruitment, in which any participant who meets eligibility criteria is invited to join the study, is the strongest design. Studies in which the authors handpick participants may demonstrate the best effects of a specific treatment, but they will lack applicability across patient types.8. Are all participants who entered the study accounted for?__Yes__NoThe study should describe how many participants were initially allocated to each group and how many completed the study. Ideally, >80% of participants complete the study and the reason for any participants not completing is provided.9. Was a comparison made between groups with ... SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1157258334 ER -