Rapid reviews are often driven by requests for timely evidence for decision-making purposes. This blog is a brief introduction to the topic.
A living systematic review is a type of review which is continually updated, incorporating relevant new evidence as it becomes available.
This tutorial provides an introduction to statistical averages (mean, median and mode) for beginners to the topic.
This blog summarizes the concepts of cluster randomization, and the logistical and statistical considerations while designing a cluster randomized controlled trial.
What is a non-inferiority trial and how do patient, drug, and study design characteristics influence decisions of the non-inferiority threshold and clinical decisions.
This blog summarizes the concepts of Expertise-based randomized controlled trials with a focus on the advantages and challenges associated with this type of study.
Measures of variability are statistical tools that help us assess data variability by informing us about the quality of a dataset mean. This second of two blogs on the topic will look at coefficient of variation and the z-score.
Measures of variability are statistical tools that help us assess data variability by informing us about the quality of a dataset mean. This first of two blogs on the topic will cover basic concepts of range, standard deviation, and variance.
Understanding the natural history and prognosis of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and injuries creates a great foundation when starting clinical rotations as a physical therapy student. In this blog, Chris shares his own evolving document which gathers various papers together in one centralized location to help him (and others) find the natural history and prognosis of most MSK conditions
A tutorial for understanding and calculating probability. We go back to basics for beginners or for those just wanting a refresher.
This new webpage from Cochrane UK is aimed at students of all ages. What is evidence-based practice? What is ‘best available research evidence’? Which resources will help you understand evidence and evidence-based practice, and search for evidence?
In this blog, Tessa provides her own summary of a 2018 Cochrane Systematic Review, ‘Visual inspection for diagnosing cutaneous melanoma in adults’.
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This blog introduces you to the concept of confounding. There is a clear explanation and then examples and methods to minimise the effect of confounding during study design and statistical analysis.
This page provides a brief introduction to Cochrane and highlights some of the Cochrane platforms you can participate in, connect with, and learn from. Participate in Cochrane’s mission to produce and promote trusted health evidence.
Conducting successful research requires choosing the appropriate study design. This article describes the most common types of designs conducted by researchers.