Critical evaluation of scientific articles and other sources of information: An introduction to evidence-based veterinary medicine

被引：31
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作者：
Kastelic, J. P. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Agr & Agri Food Canada, Lethbridge Res Ctr, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1, Canada
来源：
THERIOGENOLOGY | 2006年 / 66卷 / 03期
关键词：
evidence-based veterinary medicine; experimental design; clinical tests; diagnostic tests; statistical analysis;
D O I：
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2006.04.017
中图分类号：
Q [生物科学];
学科分类号：
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要：
The purpose of this paper is to briefly review key concepts regarding critical reading of the scientific literature to make informed decisions, in the context of evidence-based veterinary medicine. Key concepts are reviewed, based on the broader experience in human medicine, with adaptations, as indicated, to veterinary medicine. That a paper has been published in a peer-reviewed journal does not guarantee its credibility; guidelines are given regarding the general merit of different kinds of articles, as well as checklists and criteria that can be used to assess a paper. Specific study designs, their merits and limitations, are briefly discussed. Standard numerical indices for assessment of studies involving treatments and for assessments of diagnostic tests are summarized. Criteria for assessing drug trials are presented. The principles of statistical analysis are described, including practical considerations and common errors. Finally, numerous sources of bias are reviewed. (c) 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码：534 / 542
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