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Is this article worth my time? |
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Title
Abstract
1) Based on the abstract, tables and figures, are the outcomes clinically relevant to you?
2) Does the study compare different groups?
Methods
3) Was a sample size calculation done?
4) Are reporting guidelines followed, or at least, are methods and outcomes described enough for you to replicate the study?
5) Did researchers actively assign animals AND treatments to groups? [i.e. pre-existing groups were not passively identified]
6) Were animals randomly assigned to groups and the method of randomization described?
Results
7) Do authors report results for all outcomes described in methods?
8) Was size (n=) for each group AND Confidence Interval (CI) reported?
Discussion
9) Do authors discuss study limitations?
10) Do results support all conclusions?
* “Yes” answers support investing more time to consider the paper thoroughly.
“No” answers indicate a characteristic associated with risk of bias is present.
This tool has not been validated.
“No” answers indicate a characteristic associated with risk of bias is present.
This tool has not been validated.
How to cite this web tool:
Keay, S, Martin, J, Rey, L., Larson, R., Doker, T., Savick, K. M., Arroyo, L., Block, G., Lindenmayer, J., White, C. N., Whitehead, M., Arlt, S., Brennan, M. L., O’Connor, A. M., Tramuta-Drobnis, E., Crews, M., Ramey, D., & Fausak, E. D (2025). Is this article worth my time: Online QUIT Tool. Retrieved from https://www.ebvma.org/QUIT-Tool-OnlineHow to cite the original article:
Keay, S., Rey, L., Larson, R., Doker, T., Savick, K. M., Arroyo, L., Block, G., Lindenmayer, J., White, C. N., Whitehead, M., Arlt, S., Brennan, M. L., O’Connor, A. M., Tramuta-Drobnis, E., Crews, M., Ramey, D., & Fausak, E. D. (2026). Introducing QUIT—the Quality and Uncertainty Indicator Triage tool: 10 questions to help veterinary professionals more confidently triage treatment study reports. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (published online ahead of print 2026). Retrieved Apr 24, 2026, from https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0008