Learning Resources
EBM resources – Type I and Type II errors and the Facebook friend finder
A short article on the uses of Facebook friend finder…
A network for students interested in evidence-based health care
A short article on the uses of Facebook friend finder…
Critical appraisal is the process of carefully and systematically examining research to judge its trustworthiness, value and relevance in a particular context (Amanda Burls 2009).
An essay discussing the underpinnings of EBM and the difficulties of using it in clinical practice
Beginners often get confused with odds ratio and relative risk, which are almost used in same sense.
A simple way to understand both.
The QMP Medical Statistics tutorial that is designed to show you how to apply evidence-based medicine to clinical practice in a practical and logical manner.
Statistically funny – the blog that combines cartoons, humour, and demystifying evidence-based medicine.
Find out how you can use Twitter to find out the latest healthcare-related information.
This tutorial covers how to use appropriate statistical tests and what are confidence intervals and how do you use them.
This is a tutorial that looks at the statistical basis of randomised controlled trials, the theory behind meta-analyses and how to read a meta-analysis
This is an information skills tutorial that provides the opportunity for students to learn more about searching for information
CASPin provide many tools to help you systematically read evidence and this specific tool will help you make sense of any case control study and assess its validity in a quick and easy way.
A website providing a detailed guide to the steps researchers have to take before, during and after a clinical study.
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Another 20 minute tutorial from Tim.
The nuts and bolts 20 minute tutorial from Tim.
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?