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Jane M Young1, Michael J Solomon
1Surgical Outcomes Research Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Missenden Road, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. jyoung@email.cs.nsw.gov.au
Abstract:
Critical appraisal is a systematic process used to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a research article in order to assess the usefulness and validity of research findings. The most important components of a critical appraisal are an evaluation of the appropriateness of the study design for the research question and a careful assessment of the key methodological features of this design. Other factors that also should be considered include the suitability of the statistical methods used and their subsequent interpretation, potential conflicts of interest and the relevance of the research to one's own practice. This Review presents a 10-step guide to critical appraisal that aims to assist clinicians to identify the most relevant high-quality studies available to guide their clinical practice.
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