PSYC33H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Randomized Controlled Trial, Cohort Study, Socioeconomic Status
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Levels of evidentiary analysis (1) class i: well designed, prospective, randomized control trial (rct) Class i 19 studies: the most difficult to find! At least 1, well-designed class i study with an adequate sample. With support from class ii and iii evidence that directly addressed effectiveness of treatment. Together providing substantial evidence to support recommendation as to whether the treatment be specifically considered for person with acquired neurocognitive impairments and disability. 1 or more class i studies with methodological limitations or well-designed class ii studies with adequate samples. Provides evidence of probable effectiveness to support recommendation. Based on class ii or class iii studies: class iii studies are not perfect however, add to the limited literature currently available. Provides evidence of possible effectiveness to support recommendation. Direct attention training and metacognitive training to promote compensatory strategies and foster generalization to real world tasks. Visuospatial rehabilitation visual scanning training recommended for l visual neglect after rh stroke.
