{"id":12357,"date":"2024-01-21T10:38:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T09:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fortbildungen.osteopathie-schule.de\/?post_type=product&p=12357"},"modified":"2026-08-12T13:06:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:06:36","slug":"better-decision-making-in-osteopathy-gender-life-stage-and-physiology-in-daily-practice-kopie-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/fortbildungen.osteopathie-schule.de\/en\/kurse\/better-decision-making-in-osteopathy-gender-life-stage-and-physiology-in-daily-practice-kopie-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Appropriately Research “What Works” in Osteopathic Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

In his webinar, Dr. Chad Cook introduces participants to the three essential levels of evidence that shape modern osteopathic and musculoskeletal (MSK) research.<\/h4>\n
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First, first-order questions are addressed. This involves examining whether a treatment is effective by comparing different interventions in randomized studies. This research approach regularly shows that most meaningful MSK treatments achieve similar therapeutic effects on average.
\nNext, second-order questions are considered. The focus here is on how treatments work. This involves investigating both specific and common mechanisms of action that lead to clinical improvements.
\nFinally, third-order questions are explored. These deal with for whom a particular treatment is most effective. To this end, patient-related moderators are analyzed, contributing to precision medicine and more individualized treatment decisions. <\/p>\n

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Webinar Objectives<\/h4>\n

The webinar aims to achieve the following objectives:<\/p>\n

1. To present the three most important study designs that investigate:<\/p>\n