PROBLEMS IN THE APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES OF EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE TO THE MEDICAL REHABILITATION OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES

Abstract

The paper analyzes the main problems associated with randomized controlled studies in medical rehabilitation: patient selection; use of simulation devices as placebo; standardization of methods; blinding procedure. It presents methodological considerations for improving the quality of studies.

Keywords

• medical rehabilitation
• rheumatic diseases
• evidence-based medicine
• randomized controlled studies