In a study of the effectiveness of two pain management methods, what is the meaning of the conclusion that one method produced a clinically significant lower pain level than the other method?
A) The difference in outcome achieved by the more effective method is large enough to make an important difference in patient comfort.
B) Pain management is an important intervention.
C) The study was well-conducted.
D) The difference in outcomes achieved by the two groups proves the underlying physiology being tested.

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A clinically significant result indicates that the difference in pain levels is substantial enough to have a meaningful impact on patient comfort and treatment decisions.

In a Study of the Effectiveness of Two Pain Management