Interpreting the evidence base: examples from ADHD
Duration: 20 mins
Publication Date: 12 Jul 2024
Next Review Date: 12 Jul 2027
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13683
Description
In this presentation, Professor Samuele Cortese discusses advanced methods for synthesizing evidence in clinical practice. He emphasizes the importance of understanding various levels of evidence, from case studies to randomized control trials and systematic reviews. Using ADHD as a case study, Cortese explains the process of conducting meta-analyses and network meta-analyses to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treatments, highlighting the significance of integrating comprehensive data analysis to inform and improve clinical decisions.
Learning Objectives
A. To understand the hierarchy of evidence levels and the importance of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in clinical decision-making.
B. To evaluate different types of evidence synthesis methods, including pairwise meta-analysis, dose-response meta-analysis, and network meta-analysis.
C. To interpret the role of umbrella reviews in synthesizing meta-analyses and systematic reviews to provide a comprehensive overview of evidence.
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