TRIP Test Yourself

Test yourself on chronic fatigue syndrome (2)

2007-05-20T14:22:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Does methylphenidate reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the RCT click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the RCT?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on CFS.

Test yourself on chronic fatigue syndrome (3)

2007-05-20T14:24:00.000+01:00

Step 1 Question: Is there any evidence that anti-virals are useful in post-viral fatigue syndrome/ ME?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on CFS.

Test yourself on chronic fatigue syndrome (1)

2007-05-20T14:18:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Is cognitive behaviour therapy useful in chronic fatigue syndrome?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NCCHTA review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NCCHTA review?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on CFS.

Test yourself on schizophrenia (3)

2007-05-20T14:05:00.000+01:00

Step 1 Question: Is depot fluspirilene effective for schizophrenia?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Cochrane review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the Cochrane review?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on schizophrenia.

Test yourself on schizophrenia (2)

2007-05-20T14:02:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Are benzodiazepines useful in schizophrenia?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Cochrane review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the Cochrane review?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on schizophrenia.

Test yourself on schizophrenia (1)

2007-05-20T13:58:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: What are the risk factors associated with suicide in schizophrenics?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Bandolier article click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the Bandolier article?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on schizophrenia.

Test yourself on depression (3)

2007-05-20T13:50:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Are psychosocial interventions by primary care physicians as effective as antidepressants for symptom relief in patients with major depression?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the FPIN answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the FPIN answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on depression.

Test yourself on depression (2)

2007-05-20T13:48:00.000+01:00

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on depression.

Test yourself on depression (1)

2007-05-20T13:44:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Do ultra-short screening instruments accurately detect depression in primary care?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the BJGP article click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the BJGP article?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on depression.

Test Yourself on alcohol abuse (3)

2007-05-20T13:34:00.000+01:00

Step 1 Question: Can opportunistic screening for alcohol use disorders in primary care be worthwhile?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the BMJ article click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the BMJ article?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on alcohol abuse.

Test Yourself on alcohol abuse (2)

2007-05-20T13:31:00.000+01:00

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patient?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on alcohol abuse.

Test Yourself on alcohol abuse (1)

2007-05-20T13:28:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.
Step 1 Question: In patients with a probable physical dependance on alcohol what is the recommended rate reducing alcohol consumption in the community?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the FPIN answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on alcohol abuse.

Test yourself on knee osteoarthritis (3)

2007-05-18T12:52:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Does glucosamine or chondroitin reduce pain, improve functional status, or improve prognosis in patients with osteoarthritis?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the FPIN answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the FPIN answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on knee osteoarthritis.

Test yourself on knee osteoarthritis (2)

2007-05-18T12:48:00.000+01:00

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the article click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the research?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on knee osteoarthritis.

Test yourself on knee osteoarthritis (1)

2007-05-18T12:45:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: What is the evidence for the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid injection for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the ATTRACT answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the ATTRACT answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on knee osteoarthritis.

Test Yourself on falls (3)

2007-05-18T11:39:00.000+01:00

Step 1 Question: Does vitamin D supplementation reduce the risk of falls in elderly nursing home residents?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the RCT abstract click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the research?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on falls.

Test Yourself on falls (2)

2007-05-18T11:38:00.000+01:00

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on falls.

Test Yourself on falls (1)

2007-05-18T11:33:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: What is the evidence that hip protectors prevent falls in elderly people?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on falls.

Test Yourself on chronic low back pain (3)

2007-05-18T09:49:00.000+01:00

Step 1 Question: Are psychological interventions useful for chronic low back pain?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Health Psychology meta-analysis click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the meta-analysis?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on chronic low back pain.

Test Yourself on chronic low back pain (2)

2007-05-18T09:47:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Exercise and chronic low back pain: what works?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the DARE systematic review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on DARE review?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on chronic low back pain.

Test Yourself on chronic low back pain (1)

2007-05-18T09:42:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.
Step 1 Question: Is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) effective for chronic low-back pain?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the Cochrane systematic review click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on Cochrane review?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on chronic low back pain.

Test Yourself on childhood immunisations (3)

2007-05-18T09:36:00.000+01:00

Step 1 Question: In the new child immunisation schedule to be commenced this summer, what are the recommended sites for injection when the baby attends for 3 shots at the same time?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on childhood immunisations.

Test Yourself on childhood immunisations (2)

2007-05-18T09:35:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: A baby age 18 months has arrived in England from Eritrea. Mother says she has had all the baby injections in that country but can't find out what exactly were the injections. What immunisation should this baby have?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on childhood immunisations.

Test Yourself on childhood immunisations (1)

2007-05-18T09:32:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Following baby immunisations, is there any evidence that we should be recommending parents give a dose of paracetamol as standard practice?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on childhood immunisations.

Test Yourself on acute low back pain (3)

2007-05-13T17:21:00.000+01:00

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Is the addition of complementary and alternative medicine therapies for acute LBP worthwhile?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the research results click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

Was my answer correct?
Do you have any comments on the Spine article?
What have I learned?
Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
What does this mean for my patients?

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on acute low back pain.