Assignment: EBDM Worksheet: Applying the Evidence

Write your PICO question:

Article Citation (use the same article that you appraised in Worksheet D):

1. Did the authors state that the results had statistical significance (for example, confidence interval, p values, risk ratio, odds ratio)?

2. Did the authors discuss potential clinical significance? If so, what did they say?

3. How will the results of the study help your patient with their chief complaint or problem?

4. Do you have any concerns about applying the results of this study to your patient's clinical problem (for example cost, length of treatment, patient compliance)?

How well did your article answer your PICO question? Choose one:

A. The article had nothing to do with the PICO question
B. It gave some good background information but it did not answer the PICO question
C. It answered the PICO question but I don't feel comfortable using it to help my patient
D. It answered the PICO question and will help my patient

What is your clinical recommendation to your patient based on your appraisal of the evidence?