https://emsenn.net/tags/critical-appraisal/ Recent content in Critical-Appraisal on emsenn.net Hugo en Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 https://emsenn.net/library/domains/science/domains/medicine/domains/foam/texts/source-appraisal-for-foam/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 https://emsenn.net/library/domains/science/domains/medicine/domains/foam/texts/source-appraisal-for-foam/ <p>Use this sequence when evaluating any Free Open-Access Medicine (FOAM) post, thread, or episode.</p> <h2 id="appraisal-sequence"><a href="#appraisal-sequence" class="heading-anchor" aria-label="Link to this section">¶</a>Appraisal sequence </h2> <ol> <li>Claim clarity: Is the clinical claim explicit and testable?</li> <li>Evidence chain: Are primary studies, reviews, or guidelines linked?</li> <li>Context fit: Population, setting, and resources match your context?</li> <li>Risk check: What harms follow if this claim is wrong?</li> <li>Action threshold: Is this for learning, protocol discussion, or immediate bedside action?</li> </ol> <h2 id="red-flags"><a href="#red-flags" class="heading-anchor" aria-label="Link to this section">¶</a>Red flags </h2> <ul> <li>Strong recommendations without linked evidence.</li> <li>Overgeneralization from single cases.</li> <li>Novel technique with no safety boundary language.</li> <li>Advice that conflicts with local protocol without explanation.</li> </ul> <p>See <a href="../texts/how-to-evaluate-foam-quality.md" class="link-internal">How to evaluate Free Open-Access Medicine (FOAM) quality</a> for an expanded checklist.</p>