Sunday, July 11, 2010

Users' Guides to the Medical Literature - Prognosis Worksheet

Users' Guides to the Medical Literature - Prognosis WorksheetChoosing Evidence Worksheet 1D Prognosis Based on the “Users’ Guides to the Medical Literature: A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice”, this worksheet can serve as an aid to the critical appraisal of an article about prognosis. Appraiser: Date: Citation: Study Question: Are the results valid? 32 ? Was the sample of patients representative? 32 ? Were the patients sufficiently homogeneous with respect to prognostic risk? 32 ? Was follow-up sufficiently complete? 32 ? Were objective and unbiased outcome criteria used?

What are the results? 32 ? How likely are the outcomes over time? 32 ? How precise are the estimates of likelihood? © American Medical Association Centre for Health Evidence Choosing Evidence Worksheet 1D Prognosis How can I apply the results to patient care? 32 ? Were the study patients and their management similar to those in my practice? 32 ? Was follow-up sufficiently long? 32 ? Can I use the results in the management of patients in my practice? Additional Comments: © American Medical Association Centre for Health Evidence...

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