Acta medica Iranica
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Acta medica Iranica · Sep 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialTeaching evidence-based medicine more effectively.
Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) is becoming an integral component of graduate medical education competency and a requirement for grad medical education practice-based learning core competency. This study tries to compare the efficacy of conferences utilizing small-group discussions with the traditional conference method in enhancing EBM competency. The participants in this randomized controlled trial (RCT) were 170 members of the medical faculty who were divided into two groups of 86 (intervention) and 84 (control). Following the intervention, EBM competency was assessed by a written examination. statistical analysis made use of chi-square test, independent sample t-test and relative risks for univariate analysis. Mantel-Hanszel was used for bivariate analysis. Cox proportional hazard models were used to evaluate multivariate-adjusted associations between EBM educational intervention and EBM knowledge, attitude and skills. A new indicator of number needed to intervention (NNI) was defined and computed. ⋯ Conferences followed by small-group discussions significantly enhance EBM knowledge, attitude, critical appraisal skills and literature review skills.
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Acta medica Iranica · Sep 2010
Comparison of the frequency of old septal deviation in patients with and without traumatic nasal bone fracture.
Investigating the frequency of traumatic nasal bone fracture in patients with and without old septal deviation and possible deviation. Prospective study of 105 patients with nose trauma conducted and cases were divided into two groups: a study group 35 patients with nasal fracture and a control group of 70 patients without nasal fracture. ⋯ In comparison, only 39 (54%) of patients in the control group were diagnosed with old septal deviation. Existing old septal deviation significantly increases the risk of traumatic nasal bone fracture.
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Traumatic abdominal wall hernias are a type of acquired hernia secondary to blunt trauma Caused, by direct trauma from handlebar like objects. This rare hernia is named 'Handlebar hernia'. We report a case of such hernia without any significant intra-abdominal injury. ⋯ Postoperative course was uneventful. The authors recommend clinical suspicion for traumatic hernia in all patients with traumatic abdominal wall injury. Definitive treatment includes surgical exploration with primary repair of all tissue layers of the abdominal wall.