Critical Appraisal Toolkit (CAT) for assessing multiple types of evidence

Moralejo, Donna; Ogunremi, Toju; Dunn, Kathleen

doi:10.14745/ccdr.v43i09a02

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“…Specificity and positive predictive value (PPV) may be impossible to achieve with this. 12 These findings were analyzed using CATmaker software, specifically the diagnosis of STH infection with the FLOTAC technique on all positive and negative samples, regardless of species, with a sensitivity of 100 % (100-100, 95 % CI) and an NPV of 100 % (100-100, CI95 % ). All species of STH worms were examined.…”

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“…The CAT maker software as the toolkit adds to the arsenal of critical appraisal tools currently available and is especially useful in assessing evidence from a wide variety of research design. 12 The statistic was used to compare the agreement between the two techniques for diagnosing STH infection (FECT versus FLOTAC). The sensitivity (the proportion of true positives in the population) and negative predictive value (the proportion of individuals with a negative test result who are correctly diagnosed) of each method have been calculated, with the combined results from each technique serving as the diagnostic "gold" standard.…”

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FLOTAC Technique for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection Diagnosis

Pangaribuan

Supali

Wibowo

2021

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Human helmintiasis is a neglected disease with significant economic impacts caused by its effects on performance and cognition. The burden of many helminth infections is not well understood due to the lack of progress in detecting low-intensity infection in elimination programs. Furthermore, the decision for individual and community treatments, as well as the community-based control program evaluation, obviously depends on the technics used for parasitological diagnostic. A well-established diagnostic technic will be beneficial to detect and eliminate the disease. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the performance of FLOTAC and FECT technics for detecting helminth infections in human stool. A total of 149 fecal specimens were collected from schoolchildren in Nangapanda village, Ende District, East Nusa Tenggara Province in 2012. The sensitivity of both technics was analyzed using the kappa analysis. Positive results from both technics were used as the gold standard. The sensitivity of FLOTAC for diagnosing T. Trichiura, A. lumbricoides and hookworm infections were 100%, 100%, and 82%, respectively, while the sensitivity of FECT was 80%, 7%, and 18%, respectively. FLOTAC yielded considerably higher mean faecal egg counts (11,452, 1,038, and 19 eggs per gram stool (EPG) for A. lumbricoides, T. Trichiura, and hookworm). FLOTAC technique was considerably more sensitive than FECT in diagnosing soiltransmitted helminth infections. In conclusion, FLOTAC can be used as a diagnosis tool for future helminth control programs.

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FLOTAC Technique for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection Diagnosis

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Supali

Wibowo

2021

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“…For any type of study, prescribed guidelines of reporting must be assessed thoroughly. 25 For a clinical trial, the following points are necessary in preparing a critique 3,26 :…”

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Preparing and Presenting Journal Club Content: An Essential Component of Homeopathic Learning

Dutta

Ghosh

2020

Homeopathy

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Homeopathic education has passed through significant incremental changes in the past few years, where especially postgraduate education has become increasingly slanted toward advanced knowledge of clinical work and research methods. Among many educational activities, a great source of learning is from presenting at or attending a journal club meeting, which is a gathering of people to learn and to critically appraise a journal article or other study material. There has been little previous guidance in homeopathy regarding how to prepare and present journal club content. Selection of a suitable topic is one of the critical prerequisites. Each and every step, from preparation to presentation, needs to be carefully planned and considered. For the meeting to be successful, the final discussion phase requires the active participation and critical insight of all those attending.

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“…A further 92 papers did not meet the search criteria outlined in the scope. A critical appraisal of the remaining 82 studies was accomplished using the PHAC Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines Critical Appraisal Tool Kit (1), and a further 31 papers were eliminated due to flaws in methodology (n=16) or analysis of results (n=15). This resulted in a total of 51 papers on the risk of infections related to personal services.…”

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Infection prevention in personal services settings: Evidence, gaps and the way forward

Popalyar

Stafford

Ogunremi

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Background Personal services is a continuously evolving industry that encompasses a variety of aesthetic treatments and personal enhancement services. Personal services are an important public health concern because delivery of service may pose potential health risks for both clients and workers. To date, there is a lack of evidence on the specific infection risks involved with personal services and the magnitude of these risks. While guidance and regulation of personal services settings do exist, they appear in varying degrees and complexity across Canada. Objectives To summarize relevant literature on the risk of infections related to personal services; conduct an environmental scan of current provincial and territorial guidance and regulations; identify key risk mitigation measures; and summarize gaps and challenges. Methods A working group of national experts in the field was established for consultation on key issues. A narrative literature review was conducted to summarize findings from relevant articles. Key questions and a literature search strategy were developed and articles were screened and critically appraised for eligibility. An environmental scan of key guidelines was also conducted to identify relevant legislation and guidance. Findings from both the narrative review and environmental scan were summarized to inform guidance and identify gaps. Findings The review of the literature identified factors associated with increased risk of infection including inadequate training of personal services workers and non-compliance with established infection prevention principles. The environmental scan demonstrated that some guidelines have been developed by provincial/territorial ministries of health utilizing basic, generally accepted infection prevention principles. The established body of evidence that informs infection prevention and control recommendations is valid for health care settings; however there are factors to consider in extracting and applying such guidance to personal services settings. Major gaps and challenges remain in supporting both the advancement of infection prevention guidance and the development of enhanced regulatory frameworks, applicable to personal services settings in Canada. Conclusion This review involved a comprehensive examination of relevant literature and provides a summary of issues addressing the risk of infection in personal services settings. There is a paucity of high quality evidence to support guidance, and findings reveal the need for further investigation and enhanced awareness of public health risks associated with personal services. Nonetheless, these findings can inform future research and the development of infection prevention and control guidelines and recommendations for such settings.

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Critical Appraisal Toolkit (CAT) for assessing multiple types of evidence

Cited by 13 publications

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FLOTAC Technique for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection Diagnosis

FLOTAC Technique for Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection Diagnosis

Preparing and Presenting Journal Club Content: An Essential Component of Homeopathic Learning

Infection prevention in personal services settings: Evidence, gaps and the way forward

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