Question 1

An integrative review explores the underlying mechanism of interventions and how it works under different circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which framework should be used when exploring factors or exposures that can be beneficial or harmful?

Accepted Answer

A)  PICO 
B)  PEO 
C)  PIRT 
D)  PSA 
A)  PICO 
B)  PEO 
C)  PIRT 
D)  PSA B

Question 3

Which leading organization is similar to the Cochrane Collaboration in its function to promote evidence-based information for the healthcare field?

Accepted Answer

A)  PICO 
B)  PIRT 
C)  Google Scholar 
D)  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 
E)  All of these 
A)  PICO 
B)  PIRT 
C)  Google Scholar 
D)  Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 
E)  All of these D

Question 4

Which checklist can be used to appraise the quality of systematic reviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk of Bias of Systematic Reviews 
B)  Critical Appraisal Skills Program 
C)  All of these 
D)  None of these 
A)  Risk of Bias of Systematic Reviews 
B)  Critical Appraisal Skills Program 
C)  All of these 
D)  None of these

Question 5

Reporting all types of bias, such as language bias or location bias, should be documented under limitations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Cochrane Handbook suggests that only one database be used to search a broad range of biomedical journals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Quantitative studies demonstrate evidence of effectiveness or size of relationships between varialbles, whereas qualitative studies reveal perspectives or appropriateness, why/how interventions work, and contextual issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following organizations promote and compile systematic reviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Lewis Group 
B)  The Cochrane Collaboration 
C)  The Society for Quality in Research 
D)  Weber Shadrick and Associates 
A)  The Lewis Group 
B)  The Cochrane Collaboration 
C)  The Society for Quality in Research 
D)  Weber Shadrick and Associates

Question 9

A meta-analysis is a type of __________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative synthesis 
B)  quantitative synthesis 
C)  integrative synthesis 
D)  scoping synthesis 
A)  qualitative synthesis 
B)  quantitative synthesis 
C)  integrative synthesis 
D)  scoping synthesis

Question 10

Two types of recommendations typically include: implications of the findings and areas to modify.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If the review is evaluating diagnostic tests, authors should select the PIRT framework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why is it important to perform an efficient and thorough search?

Accepted Answer

A)  to endeavor to locate all relevant articles 
B)  to minimize bias in the review 
C)  to minimize the number of irrevelant articles retrieved 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  to endeavor to locate all relevant articles 
B)  to minimize bias in the review 
C)  to minimize the number of irrevelant articles retrieved 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 13

Which type of systematic review can be used to develop, advance, or validate a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative 
B)  Quantitative 
C)  Scoping 
D)  None of these 
A)  Qualitative 
B)  Quantitative 
C)  Scoping 
D)  None of these

Question 14

Which type of analysis is best suited for complex interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  realist synthesis 
B)  narrative synthesis 
C)  thematic synthesis 
D)  None of these 
A)  realist synthesis 
B)  narrative synthesis 
C)  thematic synthesis 
D)  None of these

Question 15

When deciding to develop a systematic review researches should consider three main areas in managing the project: develop a team, set a timeline, and choose a software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is an example of gray literature?

Accepted Answer

A)  A study published in a peer-reviewed journal. 
B)  A conference presentation on the number of injured service members in combat 
C)  A systematic review of current treatments for lung cancer 
D)  None of these 
A)  A study published in a peer-reviewed journal. 
B)  A conference presentation on the number of injured service members in combat 
C)  A systematic review of current treatments for lung cancer 
D)  None of these

Question 17

Which of the following types of systematic reviews is the most broad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scoping 
B)  Review of Reviews 
C)  Integrative 
D)  Qualitative 
A)  Scoping 
B)  Review of Reviews 
C)  Integrative 
D)  Qualitative

Question 18

What is the meaning for PICO?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient, Integration, Consult, Orders 
B)  Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome 
C)  Problem, Information, Conclusions, Outliers 
D)  Proposal, Interests, Criteria, Objectives 
A)  Patient, Integration, Consult, Orders 
B)  Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome 
C)  Problem, Information, Conclusions, Outliers 
D)  Proposal, Interests, Criteria, Objectives

Question 19

Which is considered a qualitative synthesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  thematic 
B)  realist 
C)  Bayesian 
D)  None of these 
A)  thematic 
B)  realist 
C)  Bayesian 
D)  None of these

Question 20

Which database would you use to search studies with educational settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  ERIC 
B)  PsycINFO 
C)  SportDISCUS 
D)  MEDLINE 
A)  ERIC 
B)  PsycINFO 
C)  SportDISCUS 
D)  MEDLINE

An integrative review explores the underlying mechanism of interventions and how it works under different circumstances.

Which framework should be used when exploring factors or exposures that can be beneficial or harmful?

Which leading organization is similar to the Cochrane Collaboration in its function to promote evidence-based information for the healthcare field?

Which checklist can be used to appraise the quality of systematic reviews?

Reporting all types of bias, such as language bias or location bias, should be documented under limitations.

The Cochrane Handbook suggests that only one database be used to search a broad range of biomedical journals.

Quantitative studies demonstrate evidence of effectiveness or size of relationships between varialbles, whereas qualitative studies reveal perspectives or appropriateness, why/how interventions work, and contextual issues.

Which of the following organizations promote and compile systematic reviews?

A meta-analysis is a type of __________________________.

Two types of recommendations typically include: implications of the findings and areas to modify.

If the review is evaluating diagnostic tests, authors should select the PIRT framework.

Why is it important to perform an efficient and thorough search?

Which type of systematic review can be used to develop, advance, or validate a theory?

Which type of analysis is best suited for complex interventions?

When deciding to develop a systematic review researches should consider three main areas in managing the project: develop a team, set a timeline, and choose a software.

Which is an example of gray literature?

Which of the following types of systematic reviews is the most broad?

What is the meaning for PICO?

Which is considered a qualitative synthesis?

Which database would you use to search studies with educational settings?

Introduction

Regulatory Protection of Human Subjects in Research

The Research Problem

Review of the Literature

Methodology

Survey Research

Qualitative Research

Community-Based Participatory Research

Clinical Investigations

Data Analysis

Exploring Statistics Comparing Differences in Health Care

The Results Section

The Discussion Section

References

Writing and Publishing in the Health Professions

Interpreting the Language

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Exam 5: The Systematic Review

An integrative review explores the underlying mechanism of interventions and how it works under different circumstances.

Which framework should be used when exploring factors or exposures that can be beneficial or harmful?

Which leading organization is similar to the Cochrane Collaboration in its function to promote evidence-based information for the healthcare field?

Which checklist can be used to appraise the quality of systematic reviews?

Reporting all types of bias, such as language bias or location bias, should be documented under limitations.

The Cochrane Handbook suggests that only one database be used to search a broad range of biomedical journals.

Quantitative studies demonstrate evidence of effectiveness or size of relationships between varialbles, whereas qualitative studies reveal perspectives or appropriateness, why/how interventions work, and contextual issues.

Which of the following organizations promote and compile systematic reviews?

A meta-analysis is a type of __________________________.

Two types of recommendations typically include: implications of the findings and areas to modify.

If the review is evaluating diagnostic tests, authors should select the PIRT framework.

Why is it important to perform an efficient and thorough search?

Which type of systematic review can be used to develop, advance, or validate a theory?

Which type of analysis is best suited for complex interventions?

When deciding to develop a systematic review researches should consider three main areas in managing the project: develop a team, set a timeline, and choose a software.

Which is an example of gray literature?

Which of the following types of systematic reviews is the most broad?

What is the meaning for PICO?

Which is considered a qualitative synthesis?

Which database would you use to search studies with educational settings?

Introduction

Regulatory Protection of Human Subjects in Research

The Research Problem

Review of the Literature

Methodology

Survey Research

Qualitative Research

Community-Based Participatory Research

Clinical Investigations

Data Analysis

Exploring Statistics Comparing Differences in Health Care

The Results Section

The Discussion Section

References

Writing and Publishing in the Health Professions

Interpreting the Language

Filters