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Does "Systematic literature review with practice recommendations" mean... 1) or 2)?

 
 
Reply Sat 1 Jun, 2013 06:50 am

1) Systematic literature review that has the value of practice recommendations.

2) Systematic literature review and (we -the authors also offer) practice recommendations.



Context:

Summary of evidence-based guideline: Periprocedural management of antithrombotic medications in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease
Report of the Guideline Development Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology

Abstract
Objective: To assess evidence regarding periprocedural management of antithrombotic drugs in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease. The complete guideline on which this summary is based is available as an online data supplement to this article.

Methods: Systematic literature review with practice recommendations. Results and recommendations: Clinicians managing antithrombotic medications periprocedurally must weigh bleeding risks from drug continuation against thromboembolic risks from discontinuation. Stroke patients undergoing dental procedures should routinely continue aspirin (Level A). Stroke patients undergoing invasive ocular anesthesia, cataract surgery, dermatologic procedures, transrectal ultrasound–guided prostate biopsy, spinal/epidural procedures, and carpal tunnel surgery should probably continue aspirin (Level B). Some stroke patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery,

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http://www.neurology.org/content/80/22/2065.short
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Reply Sat 1 Jun, 2013 07:17 am
@oristarA,
A systematic literature review accompanied by practice recommendations.

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Reply Sat 1 Jun, 2013 07:24 am
@contrex,
contrex wrote:

A systematic literature review accompanied by practice recommendations.



I still cannot get it clearly.

Does it mean "We've reviewed the literature systematically and then we also give your practice recommendations"?
contrex
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Reply Sat 1 Jun, 2013 07:28 am
@oristarA,
oristarA wrote:

contrex wrote:

A systematic literature review accompanied by practice recommendations.



I still cannot get it clearly.

Does it mean "We've reviewed the literature systematically and then we also give your practice recommendations"?


Yes.
Doubtful
 
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Reply Sat 1 Jun, 2013 09:13 am
@contrex,
Does that title look ok to you or would it be better to say "practical recommendations"? Thanks.
contrex
 
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Reply Sat 1 Jun, 2013 11:26 am
@Doubtful,
Doubtful wrote:

Does that title look ok to you or would it be better to say "practical recommendations"? Thanks.


Practice is the correct word. It is a noun and means "the customary, habitual, or expected procedure". It is common in medical writing.
Doubtful
 
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Reply Wed 5 Jun, 2013 01:02 pm
@contrex,
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Practice is the correct word. It is a noun and means "the customary, habitual, or expected procedure". It is common in medical writing.


This is something that bothers me a lot in English. When is it better to use an adjective and when is it better to use a noun? For example, why is it more common to say "nutrition education" but "nutritional status"?
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