Journal article
A practical approach to evidence-based dentistry: IV How to use an article about harm
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Questions regarding harm are common in dental practice. Observational, nonrandomized studies (that is, cohort studies and case-control studies) are the designs used by investigators to answer most of these questions. A critical appraisal of these studies should include an assessment of the risk of bias, the results, and the applicability of the study. The authors provide the concepts and guidelines that dentists can …
Authors
Brignardello-Petersen R; Carrasco-Labra A; Glick M; Guyatt GH; Azarpazhooh A
Journal
The Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol. 146, No. 2, pp. 94–101.e1
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.adaj.2014.12.002
ISSN
0002-8177