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Guidelines and Experience Using Imaging Biomarker Explorer (IBEX) for Radiomics
Published on: January 8, 2018
Evidence-based medicine and radiology
A N Chalazonitis1, G Tsimitselis, J Tzovara
1Dpt of Radiology, Hippocration Athens General Hospital, Greece. red-rad@ath.forthnet.gr
Summary
Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) helps doctors use research to answer clinical questions. This guide introduces radiologists to EBM principles for better patient care decisions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research Methodology
- Clinical Decision Support
Background:
- Physician-epidemiologists developed literature appraisal methods in the 1990s to aid clinicians.
- Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) integrates research, clinical expertise, and patient values for informed decision-making.
- EBM provides valuable evidence to supplement clinical judgment, though not all questions have direct answers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To familiarize radiologists without formal research training with Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM).
- To guide radiologists in applying EBM principles to solve practice-related problems.
- To enable evidence-based decision-making in radiology.
Main Methods:
- The paper outlines the five core steps of the EBM process.
- These steps include formulating answerable questions, accessing literature, appraising evidence, applying findings, and evaluating performance.
- The methodology focuses on practical application for radiologists.
Main Results:
- Radiologists can utilize EBM to enhance their clinical practice.
- Familiarity with EBM empowers radiologists to find evidence-based solutions.
- The EBM framework supports improved patient care through informed decisions.
Conclusions:
- EBM is a crucial tool for modern medical practice, including radiology.
- Radiologists can benefit from understanding and implementing EBM principles.
- This paper serves as an introductory resource for radiologists entering the EBM field.
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