Abstract
Background and ObjectiveThere is considerable actual and potential waste in research. Using evidence-based research (EBR) can ensure the value of a new study. The aim of this article, the third in a series, is to describe an EBR approach to putting research results into context. Study Design and SettingEBR is the use of prior research in a systematic and transparent way to inform a new study so that it is answering questions that matter in a valid, efficient, and accessible manner. In this third and final article of a series, we describe how to use the context of existing evidence to reach and present a trustworthy and useful conclusion when reporting results from a new clinical study. ResultsWe describe a method, the EBR approach, that by using a systematic and transparent consideration of earlier similar studies when interpreting and presenting results from a new original study will ensure usefulness of the conclusion. ConclusionUsing an EBR approach will improve the usefulness of a clinical study by providing the context to draw more valid conclusions and explicit information about new research needs.
Highlights
Evidence-Based Research (EBR) is the use of prior research in a systematic and transparent way to inform a new study so that it is answering questions that matter in a valid, efficient, and accessible manner [1]
In this third article of the series, we focus on the use of an evidence-based research (EBR) approach after the completion of a study and make recommendations on how to interpret and report the results of a new study in the context of the existing evidence base
We argue that placing the new study results in the context of what is already known is a key requisite to creating a meaningful publication that lets readers assess the value added by the new study, its internal and external validity, and any similarities and differences between available studies to support decision-making in clinical practice and for future research [4]
Summary
Using an EBR approach will improve the usefulness of a clinical study by providing the context to draw more valid conclusions and explicit information about new research needs. This article describes the evidence-based research approach to making and reporting conclusions. This approach includes an update of the systematic review that was used to justify and design the study and a process to decide if there are implications for clinical practice or if further research is needed. To ensure valid and valuable studies, researchers should adopt the evidence-based research approach to determine and report the implications of the new study results or practice and for future research by explicitly considering the existing evidence What is the implication and what should change now? To ensure valid and valuable studies, researchers should adopt the evidence-based research approach to determine and report the implications of the new study results or practice and for future research by explicitly considering the existing evidence
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