Critical appraisal skills (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr J Black
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate: 1. an understanding of what critical appraisal of published research is and why it is necessary; 2. an understanding of the different levels and strengths of evidence; 3. proficiency in finding information and evidence, including electronic and internet searching and bibliographic tools; 4. Knowledge of the common types of study, and the features that determine the usefulness of a particular study of each type. These include randomised controlled trials, qualitative reserach, economic studies, case-control studies, cohort studies and vaccine trials; 5. proficiency in appraising published or proposed studies of therapeutic interventions, of diagnostic techniques, of the aetiology and natural history of disease, of disease prevention and of prognosis; and 6. an ability to communicate their assessment of a study both verbally and in writing.
Assessment: Eight short written assignments + Verbal presentation
Contact Hours: 2 contact hours per week
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