Which of the Following Questions Is Part of Appraising the Credibility

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions is part of appraising the credibility of a systematic review?

• A) What topic or question did the systematic review address?
• B) Was the search for study reports comprehensive and unbiased?
• C) Is the size of the clinical effect large enough to make a difference in patient well-being?
• D) Are there any reasons why the conclusions might not apply to your setting?

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Definitions:

Corticosteroid

A class of steroids that reduces inflammation in the body and is used in treating a variety of conditions including allergies and autoimmune diseases.

Strain

A stretched or torn muscle or tendon, often resulting from overuse or injury.

Torticollis

Stiff neck caused by spasmodic contraction of neck muscles drawing the head to one side with the chin pointing to the other; can be congenital or acquired.

Myocardial Muscle Tissue

The muscle tissue of the heart, responsible for the contraction and relaxation that pumps blood through the body.