Table 4 Intrinsic factors of research studies affecting clinical decision making
Item asked | No. (%) of respondents |
|---|---|
The results of the following study designs have the potential to influence a change in my clinical practice (select all that apply to you): | |
Meta-Analysis | 83 (87) |
Systematic Review | 81 (85) |
Randomized Control Trial | 94 (99) |
Cohort Study | 40 (42) |
Case-Control Study | 47 (50) |
Cross-Sectional Study | 21 (22) |
Case Series | 22 (23) |
Case Report | 9 (9.5) |
Narrative Review | 8 (8.4) |
Editorial | 11 (12) |
For a study to influence my clinical practice it would require a sample size of (select all that apply to you): | |
11-50 | 24 (25) |
51-100 | 45 (47) |
101-500 | 64 (67) |
501-1000 | 36 (38) |
>1001 | 35 (37) |
For a study to influence my clinical practice the results should report (select all that apply to you): | |
P Value | 78 (82) |
95% Confidence Interval | 74 (78) |
Relative Risk Reduction | 48 (51) |
Absolute Risk Reduction | 36 (38) |
Odds Ratio | 37 (39) |
Number Needed to Treat | 17 (18) |
Mean Difference | 35 (37) |
Minimally Important Difference | 28 (30) |
Sensitivity Analysis | 14 (15) |
Adjusted Analysis | 4 (4.2) |
None of the Above | 42 (44) |
The study design that has had the most profound impact on my practice in the last five years is (select all that apply to you): | |
Meta-Analysis | 9 (9.5) |
Systematic Review | 80 (85) |
Randomized Control Trial | 14 (15) |
Cohort Study | 5 (5.3) |
Case-Control Study | 5 (5.3) |
Cross-Sectional Study | 2 (2.1) |
Case Series | 2 (2.1) |
Case Report | 5 (5.3) |
Narrative Review | 46 (49) |
Editorial | 0 (0) |