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PPC IV & V Practice Based Learning and Improvement Presentation Guide: EBM Review

Desired Characteristics of a Clinical Question Response

Timely
Current
Accurate
Complete, but concise
Well referenced
Clear and logical
Free of bias
Applicable and appropriate
Answers important related questions

7 Steps to Answering a Clinical Question

Secure Demographics of Requestor
Obtain Background Information
Determine Ultimate Question (PPICO)
Conduct Article Search
Analyze Article (PPICONS)
Formulate and Provide a Response
Follow-up

Adapted from: Sheehan A, Jordan JK. Formulating an Effective Response: A Structured Approach. In: Malone PM, Malone MJ, Park SK. eds. Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, 6e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; . http://accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2275&sectionid=177197497. Accessed July 01, 2019.

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Subjects: Evidence-based Medicine, Medicine & Health

Tags: EBM, evidence based medicine

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