title: Evidence-based medicine in otolaryngology, part 2: the current state of affairs.
abstract: What is the current state of evidence-based medicine in otolaryngology? This question inquires about the state of our literature, our attitudes and capabilities, and our patients' desires. Thus, this installment of "Evidence-Based Medicine in Otolaryngology" focuses on these 3 topics. First, the authors consider the literature relative to benchmarks for study design. Second, the data regarding otolaryngologists' and other surgical specialists' attitudes and understanding of clinical data are discussed. Third, patient-based efforts to promote and participate in evidence-based practice are explored. In addition, a discussion of the relevant supportive efforts made by our professional organizations is included.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA 02114, USA. jennifer_shin@meei.harvard.edu
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.forename: Steven D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Rauch
authors.forename: Jared
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wasserman
authors.forename: Orly
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Coblens
authors.forename: Gregory W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Randolph
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003657:Decision Making; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012107:Research Design; D012196:Review Literature as Topic; D015983:Selection Bias