Evidence-Based Medicine
Conditions
Keywords
Review Literature as Topic
Brief summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of running a full-scale trial that compares two formats of a shortened systematic review to a full-length systematic review to be used in clinical decision-making.
Detailed description
Two shortened systematic review formats were developed to enhance their use in clinical decision making. An online randomized controlled trial is planned to make comparisons of the shortened formats to a full-length systematic review. To prepare for the full-scale trial, a pilot study will be conducted to test methods and procedures in order to refine the processes.
Interventions
OTHERShortened Format
Shortened format of a systematic review
OTHERFull Length
Full length systematic review
Sponsors
University of Toronto
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Physicians who were in practice full- or part-time at study enrollment were recruited for participation * Participants had to have access to the Internet as the study was conducted online.
Exclusion criteria
* The systematic reviews in all formats were only available in English, thus any participants who were not able to read and understand English were not eligible to participate. * Anyone who had taken part in any phase of the development of the shortened versions of the systematic reviews (cased-based or evidence-expertise formats) were not eligible for recruitment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of participant's answers measured using a kappa statistic | 6 months | Feasibility of assessing participants' answers |
| Rate of recruitment | 6 months | Feasibility of recruiting participants in a timely manner |
Outcome results
None listed