COVID-19 has highlighted the inefficiencies that exist in clinical research, as well as the frailties of the current publishing system. This blog examines two prominent examples from the pandemic.
Our library features links to a range of resources that can help you get to grips with various aspects of evidence-based healthcare. From statistics tutorials to guidance on how to critically appraise a paper. This page is continually updated, so do let us know if you know of resources that are missing.
A patient’s most common reasons for visiting the dentist. While antibiotics are effective for treating numerous infections, how efficacious are they in treatment of toothache?
This blog provides an introduction to critically appraising diagnostic studies. Find out what questions are important to ask as you go through a paper.
Last week the media ran several stories about a research study exploring the link between loneliness, smoking behaviours, and alcohol use. How does the evidence disentangle cause and effect?
This blog presents the abstract of a literature review and critical appraisal on the topic of ‘paramedic decision-making to commence or withhold resuscitation attempts in the absence of a ‘Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) order’.
This blog presents the abstract of a literature review and critical appraisal on the topic of ‘effective management by paramedics when caring for patients requiring end of life decision-making’.
This blog presents the abstract of a literature review and critical appraisal on the topic ‘paramedic management of pre-hospital birth in relation to premature neonates’.
This blog presents the abstract of a literature review and critical appraisal on the topic of ‘prevalence of depression in emergency ambulance staff’.
The role of social media in the COVID-19 crisis relative to the contribution of scientific research globally.
This blog presents the abstract of a literature review and critical appraisal on the topic of ‘the clinical value of pre-hospital point of care cardiac troponin assays in chest pain patients’.
This blog presents the abstract of a literature review on the topic of ‘Paramedics performance of delivering care in a mental health crisis’.
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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?