Avoiding the propagation of four Ms when interpreting evidences: mistakes, misinterpretation, misrepresentation, and misinformation
Draper-Rodi, Jerry, Vaucher, Paul, Hohenschurz-Schmidt, D, Morin, Chantal and Thomson, Oliver P. (2022) Avoiding the propagation of four Ms when interpreting evidences: mistakes, misinterpretation, misrepresentation, and misinformation. Mains Libre, 3. pp. 166-176.
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Abstract
Context: With the emergence of evidence-informed practice, clinicians are committed to interpreting research and deciding whether it is trustworthy and transferable to their clinical practice, which has a complex nature. This issue is further complicated by the increasing exposure to misinformation (deliberate or otherwise) and misrepresentations that are easily propagated, including via social media. Sharpening critical thinking skills when reading scientific literature would facilitate informed decision making. Objective: This article provides recommendations to empower clinicians to appraise research for themselves, detect common errors, and increase researchers’ accountability regarding accurate communication of their findings. Method: Mistakes, misinterpretations, misrepresentations, and misinformation are discussed for the following study designs: case studies, clinical trials, qualitative research, and systematic reviews. A critical reading approach is proposed to avoid bias and form an objective opinion. Conclusion: The guidance and examples in this paper should enable clinicians to optimize the use of their time (and that of their patients) when they encounter potential sources of evidence.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine |
| Depositing User: | Sandy Storey |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Sep 2022 09:50 |
| Last Modified: | 22 May 2023 10:58 |
| URI: | https://uco.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/175 |
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