Reference no: EM133876187

Scenario: A parent is considering giving their 8-year-old child probiotics to help with chronic constipation.

Question 1. Synthesize the evidence from at least three individual peer-reviewed published studies (no reviews) on the use probiotics to help with chronic constipation. Explain the outcomes of these studies. How do the findings compare, and what is your overall conclusion? In your conclusion you should consider any risks associated with product use and whether it is considered effective.

Make sure to list theses studies in your reference list and use in-text citations to indicate which you are discussing.

Question 2. Critically appraise the study design and methodology of the studies you found on the use of probiotics to help with chronic constipation. What are the strengths and weaknesses of these studies?"

How confident are you in the evidence you used to answer question 1? You must explain what it is about the studies/what factors you considered that contributes to your level of confidence.

Question 3. Find a systematic review on this topic and add it to your reference list. What is the recommendation from the review? Does the recommendation from the review differ from your response to question 1. Explain why you think this is the case.

Question 4. Based on your review of the evidence, list at least 3 gaps in the available evidence. Then propose a new research study to address gaps in the current knowledge about the effectiveness of probiotics to help with chronic constipation. How would you design your study to overcome the gaps you've identified. What is your key research question?