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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedMakam AN, Nguyen OK
An evidence-based medicine approach to antihyperglycemic therapy in diabetes mellitus to overcome overtreatment.
This article discusses the importance of (1) using absolute rather than relative estimates of benefits to inform treatment decisions; (2) considering the time horizon to benefit of treatments; (3) balancing potential harms and benefits; and (4) using shared decision making by physicians to incorporate the patient's values and preferences into treatment decisions.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Makam AN, Nguyen OK .
An evidence-based medicine approach to antihyperglycemic therapy in diabetes mellitus to overcome overtreatment.
Circulation 2017 Jan 10;135(2):180-95. doi: 10.1161/circulationaha.116.022622.
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Keywords: Shared Decision Making, Diabetes, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research