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Background

· Information regarding the topic discussed in the article (medication, treatment, etc.) – why is this relevant?

· Previous relevant trials should be reviewed by presenter to provide greater understanding of the topic being discussed – can summarize previous literature on the topic and point out any gaps in knowledge

· Include any funding disclosures

Objective

· State the article’s main objective for the study

Study Methods

· Design of the trial (e.g. prospective/retrospective, RCT, case series, open-label, double-blinded, etc.)

· Setting of the trial: (e.g. multicenter/single center study)

· Time frame of the study conducted

· Method of randomization, if applicable

· Study design - any specifics about the study method (e.g. questionnaires, follow-up time frame, monitoring parameters, etc.)

Patient Population

Endpoints

Statistical Analysis

· Explain each statistical test used in the analysis

· Determine whether the test is appropriate for the type of data analyzed

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Primary

Outcomes

· Utilize graphs/charts to explain the outcomes

· Highlight important outcomes and explain the significance

Secondary Outcomes

· Utilize graphs/charts to explain the outcomes

· Highlight important outcomes and explain the significance

Strengths

· Analyze various parts of the article thoughtfully and carefully to establish the article’s strengths

· Explore the article thoroughly and evaluate more persuasively by presenting a balanced view

· Determine whether the study or work discussed the objective/purpose of the research

Limitations

· Same as above

Author’s

Conclusion

· Summarize the author’s major findings and conclusions

My

Conclusions

· Incorporate your criticisms of the article to formulate your own conclusion

· Discuss how the findings can be used in clinical practice

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