Table 4.
Intrinsic factors of research studies affecting clinical decision making
| Item asked | No. (%) of respondents |
|---|---|
| The results of the following study designs have the potential to influence a change in my clinical practice (select all that apply to you): | |
| Meta-Analysis | 83 (87) |
| Systematic Review | 81 (85) |
| Randomized Control Trial | 94 (99) |
| Cohort Study | 40 (42) |
| Case-Control Study | 47 (50) |
| Cross-Sectional Study | 21 (22) |
| Case Series | 22 (23) |
| Case Report | 9 (9.5) |
| Narrative Review | 8 (8.4) |
| Editorial | 11 (12) |
| For a study to influence my clinical practice it would require a sample size of (select all that apply to you): | |
| 11-50 | 24 (25) |
| 51-100 | 45 (47) |
| 101-500 | 64 (67) |
| 501-1000 | 36 (38) |
| >1001 | 35 (37) |
| For a study to influence my clinical practice the results should report (select all that apply to you): | |
| P Value | 78 (82) |
| 95% Confidence Interval | 74 (78) |
| Relative Risk Reduction | 48 (51) |
| Absolute Risk Reduction | 36 (38) |
| Odds Ratio | 37 (39) |
| Number Needed to Treat | 17 (18) |
| Mean Difference | 35 (37) |
| Minimally Important Difference | 28 (30) |
| Sensitivity Analysis | 14 (15) |
| Adjusted Analysis | 4 (4.2) |
| None of the Above | 42 (44) |
| The study design that has had the most profound impact on my practice in the last five years is (select all that apply to you): | |
| Meta-Analysis | 9 (9.5) |
| Systematic Review | 80 (85) |
| Randomized Control Trial | 14 (15) |
| Cohort Study | 5 (5.3) |
| Case-Control Study | 5 (5.3) |
| Cross-Sectional Study | 2 (2.1) |
| Case Series | 2 (2.1) |
| Case Report | 5 (5.3) |
| Narrative Review | 46 (49) |
| Editorial | 0 (0) |