ASPD Research Methods and Evidence

Question 1

What are the three components of evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

Best available evidence, clinical expertise, and client values

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Research data, administrative policy, and cost analysis

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Clinical trials, staff preferences, and facility guidelines

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Academic literature, government mandates, and insurance requirements

Question 2

Which level of evidence is generally considered the strongest?

Accepted Answer

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials

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Single case studies

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Expert opinion

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Anecdotal reports

Question 3

What is a randomized controlled trial (RCT)?

Accepted Answer

A study where participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control groups

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Any study published in a medical journal

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A trial that tests multiple drugs simultaneously

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A study conducted only in laboratory settings

Question 4

Why is critical appraisal of research important?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate the quality, validity, and applicability of study findings

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To find reasons to reject all research

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To confirm pre-existing beliefs

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To simplify complex statistics

Question 5

What does the PICO framework help formulate?

Accepted Answer

A focused clinical question for literature searching

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A patient discharge summary

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A quality improvement action plan

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A budget proposal

Question 6

How should conflicting evidence be handled in practice decisions?

Accepted Answer

Weigh the quality of studies and consider the totality of evidence

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Always follow the most recent study regardless of quality

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Disregard all evidence and rely on experience only

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Choose the evidence that supports current practice