A randomized controlled trial compared standard duration varenicline use of 3-months to extended-use varenicline of 6-months. The trial randomized 200 patients in each arm. Which statistical test would be most appropriate to test for the difference in baseline systolic blood pressure between groups?
Read DetailsWhen evaluating a client using the ecological models as a guide, it is important to consider factors related to the person, environment, occupation or task, and performance. Which factor addresses the meaningful roles of the client?
Read DetailsA study compared inhaled fluticasone (n=821), inhaled beclomethasone (n=843), and inhaled budesonide (n=837) for the change in FEV1 among patients with. Which statistical test would be most appropriate to test for statistical significance of FEV1 between groups at the conclusion of the trial?
Read DetailsWhat kind of article does the abstract below describe? Objective: To assess the association between adherence levels and severe asthma exacerbation. Methods: A search performed in the following databases: PubMed, CENTRAL, EMBASE, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies that investigated the impact of adherence to controller medications on severe asthma exacerbation were included. Data extraction was undertaken by 2 reviewers. Results: 8 studies were included in quantitative synthesis. The odds of exacerbation among the patients with 80% or more adherence were lowered by 47% (OR 0.53 [95% CI 0.42-0.66], P < 0.001) compared with less than 80%. Conclusion: A reduction in the odds of exacerbation was associated with patients achieving 80% or more adherence.
Read DetailsAn OT student receives immediate feedback from an instructor after performing a bed to wheelchair transfer with a peer. The instructor states, “Next time you perform the transfer watch your head positioning to avoid blocking the client’s ability to see the wheelchair while they transfer.” This is an example of what type of feedback? ___________.
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