Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Evidence-based medicine in equine critical care.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Bedenice, Daniela
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This article discusses how veterinarians can use evidence-based medicine to improve care for horses in critical situations. It emphasizes the importance of asking clear clinical questions that focus on the specific horse, the treatment being considered, and the expected results. The authors explain that there are different levels of evidence that help determine how reliable a treatment recommendation is. By following these guidelines, veterinarians can provide better support and advice for horse owners facing serious health issues with their animals.
Abstract
One of the fundamental skills required for practicing evidence-based medicine is the development of a well-built clinical question, which specifies the patient group or problem, intervention, and outcome of interest. For this purpose, various "levels of evidence" have been developed in the human literature, which rank the validity of evidence. Our established conclusions and advice are thus supported by specific "grades of recommendations," which are intended to give an indication of the "strength" of a clinical recommendation. This article was compiled with these principles in mind.
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