Multivariate analysis: an overview
In this blog, Vighnesh provides an outline of multivariate analysis for beginners to this topic.
Tutorials and Fundamentals
A network for students interested in evidence-based health care
In this blog, Vighnesh provides an outline of multivariate analysis for beginners to this topic.
The Trip database has recently had a major revamp so now is a good time to look again at what Trip is and how it can be of benefit to S4BE members.
Searching clinical trial registries is an essential tool to improve the value of systematic reviews. This is a resource review on a paper that describes whether and how this is done in published systematic reviews of pharmacotherapy and assesses their quantitative impact on meta-analysis.
What is data dredging, how does it affect the p-value and what is its impact on the world around us?
Charlotte and Sophie, final year medical students, discuss a recent Cochrane review assessing the effectiveness of interventions for medical students that aim to improve interpersonal communication in medical consultations.
What is grey literature, when would you use it, what are its advantages and disadvantages, and how can you find it?
Chris set up a student journal club in his first year of Physical Therapy training. In this blog, he describes how he started the club, how it has changed and expanded throughout his studies, and provides tips and suggested papers to get you started.
In this blog, Tessa provides her own summary of a 2019 Cochrane Systematic Review, “Lifestyle changes for treating psoriasis”.
Participants in clinical trials may exit the study prior to having their results collated; in this case, what do we do with their results?
Learn about the different types of sampling methods, examples of their uses, and potential sampling errors to avoid when conducting research.
When you see a claim that a treatment or intervention has no effect, it is important to examine the evidence as this may be a misleading statement.
A brief introduction and tips for students embarking on a rapid review, when they should be used, and their advantages and limitations.
Healthcare students are often exposed to significant stressors during their studies and work. Are psychological interventions effective in fostering resilience in this cohort?
This blog introduces you to standardised mortality ratios. What are they, why are they used, how do you calculate them and what are their advantages and limitations.
This article explores circadian rhythm, the prevalence of its disruption in modern society, and its affects on cancer.