Critical Appraisal of Healthcare Evidence

Professional Development Diagnostics & Monitoring Healthcare Staff Intermediate

About this course

Builds practical confidence in appraising healthcare evidence and applying research findings to real-world decisions.

Course Content

The programme is structured as a short series of introductions that build from critical appraisal fundamentals into how to assess different types of evidence and results. You can follow the suggested sequence or jump straight to the session that matches what youre reading or working on. Subject areas covered: Introduction to Critical Appraisal; Health Inequalities / equity considerations; RCTs; interpreting results; systematic reviews; qualitative studies; diagnostic studies; appraisal tools Whats included: 8 short e-learning sessions, with reference links to further resources Scale: 8 sessions (approximately 30 minutes each)

Course Modules

1. Introduction to Critical Appraisal 2. Introduction to Health Inequalities 3. Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Randomised Controlled Trials 4. Introduction to Interpreting Results for Critical Appraisal 5. Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Systematic Reviews 6. Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Studies 7. Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Diagnostic Studies 8. Introduction to Critical Appraisal Tools

Course Features

8 bite-sized sessions you can take in order or complete as needed. Around 30 minutes per topic, designed to fit around busy workloads. Covers major evidence types, plus interpreting results and choosing appraisal tools. Includes links to additional resources for further reading and self-checking. Can be used as a reference tool or completed in full for a certificate.

Course Info

Duration

8 sessions - approximately 30 minutes each

Price

£25.00 Excludes VAT where applicable.

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