CRITICAL REVIEW FORM FOR HARM

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GUIDE

COMMENTS
I. Are the Results Valid?
  1. Except for the exposure under study, were the compared groups similar to each other?

 
  1. Were the outcomes and exposures measured in the same ways in both groups?

 

 
  1. Was the follow-up of patients sufficiently long and complete?

 
  1. Is the temporal relationship correct?
  
  1. Is there a dose-response gradient?

 
II. What Are the Results?
  1. How strong is the association between exposure and outcome?
  
  1. How precise is the estimate of risk?

 
III. Will the Results Help Me In My Patient Care?
  1. Are the results applicable to my patients?

 
  1. What is the magnitude of the risk?

 
  1. Should I attempt to stop the exposure?
  

Reference:    JAMA 1994; 271: 1616-1619