Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are a cornerstone of evidence-based healthcare, providing a rigorous and systematic approach to evaluating the effectiveness of medical interventions. In RCTs, participants are randomly assigned to either the treatment group or a control group, allowing researchers to isolate the impact of the intervention and minimize bias.
This method ensures that any observed differences in outcomes can be attributed to the treatment rather than other factors. RCTs play a pivotal role in establishing causation, informing clinical guidelines, and shaping evidence-based practice. By comparing outcomes between groups, RCTs contribute robust evidence that guides healthcare decision-making, from drug approvals to the development of treatment protocols, ultimately enhancing the quality and reliability of healthcare interventions.
Title : The power of presence: Investing in LVNs for lasting impact
Emma Gitomer, Houston Methodist Hospital, United States
Title : Reaching our residents: An interdisciplinary approach to educating our future providers in the art of telephone triage
Cori Brown, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, United States
Title : Turn the heat around: Quality improvement in malignant hyperthermia response through in-situ simulation
Ayumi S Fielden, Houston Methodist Hospital, United States
Title : PTSD and tools for nursing resilience
Renee Bauer, Indiana State University, United States
Title : Birth partnerships: Enhancing nursing care with doula support
Vera Kevic, Doulas on Bikes, Canada
Title : Shift strong: A proactive stress-physiology framework for early identification of nurse distress
Laura Hall, Colorado Mesa University, United States