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Vol. 39. Issue 2.
Pages 415-423 (June 2010)
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Vol. 39. Issue 2.
Pages 415-423 (June 2010)
Metodología de investigación y lectura crítica de estudios
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Evidencia sistemática vs. creencias o conocimiento popular: el caso de la Luna y la patología psiquiátrica
Systematic Evidence vs. Beliefs or Popular Knowledge: The Case of the Moon and Psychiatric Pathology
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Claudia Bibiana Avella-García1,
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Correspondencia: Claudia Bibiana Avella-García, Facultad de Medicina, Hospital Universitario de San Ignacio, Carrera 7a No. 40-62, piso 8, Bogotá, Colombia
1 Médica residente de tercer año, Departamento de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
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Resumen
Introducción

Es de importancia considerar la jerarquía en la fortaleza de los hallazgos desde el punto de vista de la medicina basada en la evidencia. Este reconocimiento no debe dejar de lado los elementos que se encuentran en la parte inferior de la escala.

Método

Para ilustrar la relevancia de todos los hallazgos encontrados sobre el tema se presenta un caso, a modo de ejemplo. Además, se expone la influencia que ejerce la Luna en la patología psiquiátrica y la complejidad metodológica que implica su estudio.

Discusión y conclusiones

Se examinaron las dificultades metodológicas que pueden presentarse a la hora de realizar estudios y la forma como éstas pueden afectar los hallazgos. Se observó que éstos no implican un conocimiento absoluto ni incontrovertible y se proponen diseños para el estudio de la influencia lunar en las manifestaciones psicopatológicas.

Palabras clave:
fases lunares
Luna
psiquiatría
medicina basada en evidencia
Abstract
Introduction

It is important to consider the hierarchy that classifies the strength of evidence sources from the Evidence-Based Medicine point of view. This recognition should not put aside elements from the lower part of this scale.

Method

In order to illustrate the proposed relevancy of all evidence levels, an example is used. The evidence that has been gathered on the subject of the Moon's influence on psychiatric pathology and the methodological difficulties that this topic implies are noted.

Discussion and Conclusion

The methodological difficulties that can present themselves during the process of research and the way in which they can affect the evidence obtained are discussed. In turn, the evidence obtained should not be considered as absolute and incontrovertible knowledge. Additionally, possible designs for research on lunar influence on psychopathologic manifestations are suggested.

Key words:
Lunar phases
moon
psychiatry
evidence-based medicine
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