Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) (Portfolio Part 2) – Pharmacotherapeutic Research Evidence
- Search the literature for an RCT of a pharmacotherapeutic agent. This could be a drug, CAM, or an herb/food used to prevent or treat diseases such as garlic or tea. Read the RCT and write a 1 page summary of the study including a description of 1) the aim of the study, 2) the pharmacotherapeutic agent, 3) the sample, and 4) the findings. Save the article to include in the portfolio.
- YouTube review: The Gold Standard: What are randomized controlled trials and why are they important?
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Choose a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a pharmacotherapeutic agent |
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One page summary which includes a description of: the aim/purpose of the study |
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The pharmacotherapeutic agent |
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The sample and sampling strategy |
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Methodology |
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and the findings |
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Formatted in APA (6th ed.) style, with a cover page, introduction, conclusion, and reference list. |
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Last Updated on January 22, 2018 by Essay Pro