Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Critical appraisal meets clinical reality: evaluating evidence in the literature using canine hemangiosarcoma as an example.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Bonnett, B & Reid-Smith, R
- Affiliation:
- Department of Population Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Veterinarians and pet owners often feel frustrated by the gaps in our understanding of cancer, particularly when it comes to conditions like hemangiosarcoma, a type of cancer that affects blood vessels in dogs. The existing research sometimes doesn't answer the specific questions that veterinarians have when treating their patients. This study discusses how veterinarians can better navigate the available literature to find useful information and highlights the importance of identifying missing details that could help in clinical practice. Overall, it emphasizes the need for researchers to focus on the questions that matter most to those treating pets.
Abstract
The many gaps in our understanding of cancer are a great frustration for veterinarians and their clients. Unfortunately, what has been done has not always addressed the questions clinicians need answered. How can clinicians deal more effectively with the literature? Can missing information be identified, coped with clinically, and addressed by researchers?
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