- Are the study findings valid? Support your thoughts by addressing one of the following:
- Were the subjects randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups?
- Were the follow-up assessments conducted long enough to study the effects of the intervention fully?
- Did at least 80% of the subjects completed the study?
- Was random assignment concealed from the individuals who were first enrolling subjects in the study?
- Were the subjects randomly assigned?
- Was the control group appropriate?
- Were the subjects and providers kept blind to the study group?
- Were the instruments used to measure the outcomes valid and reliable?
- Were the subjects in each of the groups similar on demographic and baseline clinical variables?
- What are the results of the study and are they important? Support your thoughts with supplied treatment effect or confidence intervals.
- Will the results help me in caring for my patients?
- Are the results applicable to my patients?
- Were all clinically important outcomes measured?
- What are the risks and benefits of the treatment?
- Is the treatment feasible in my clinical setting?