Get CME credit for searching TMA E-Resources

 

Get CME credit for searching TMA E-Resources

Members of the Texas Medical Association may submit this form to claim CME credit for clinical questions researched on the TMA e-resources page.  Use one form for each clinical question searched. Credit is 0.5 category 1 per completed activity. There is no maximum credit limit. For questions, contact Barbara Tims, Medical Librarian, at (512) 370-1548 or (800) 880-7955. Instructions: 1. Perform search 2. Select the 1-3 most relevant citations 3. Complete this verification form. 4. Click "Submit" at the bottom of this form.

 

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What is the clinical topic/question?  

Is this question related to (check all that apply):

1. a rare condition
2. a condition not managed recently
3. a diagnostic dilemma
4. a need for new clinical information
5. a controversial clinical issue
6. other (please specify below)

other:  

How would you define your findings?

1. found clinical information that answered my question
2. found clinical information that was related, but did not directly answer my question
3. did not find any clinical information that addressed my question
4. other (please specify below)

 other:  

Please enter 1-3 citations of the most relevant articles.  

Please check which databases were used in your research:

1. Academic Search Premier
2. Biomedical Reference Collection
3. Cochrane Controlled Trials
4. Health & Wellness Research Center
5. Health Business Full-text Elite
6. Health Reference Center
7. Pubmed/Medline
8. Stat!Ref

  Describe the application of your findings to your practice (check all that apply and complete the statement):

1. reinforced my clinical decision
2. confirmed a diagnosis
3. reviewed the condition
4. applied new clinical guidelines to management
5. changed course of management
6. unable to find clinical information that addressed my question
7. other

Please explain:    

If the course of management and/or diagnosis was changed, how was it changed? (check all that apply)

1. choice of treatment/management
2. changes in pharmaceutical therapy
3. monitoring of therapy
4. referral for a consultation
5. changes in diagnostic tests
6. recommendations for preventative care
7. change in differential diagnosis

Define the difficulties in finding relevant information (check all that apply):  

1. did not have difficulty finding relevant information
2. not enough full text journals available
3. difficulties in searching
4. insufficient database clinical information coverage
5. access difficulties

Rate the overall effectiveness of this activity.

1. not effective
2. effective
3. somewhat effective
4. very effective

Check all that apply:

1. activity met my objectives
2. my search resulted in change in knowledge, competence, or performance in a clinical setting
3. use of information acquired may result in improved patient care

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