Description of the intervention | A course developed in a collaborative project involving 8 international partners. This course is based on the Leonardo da Vinci - Community Vocational Training Action Programme initiated and supported by the European Commission. http://ebm-unity.pc.unicatt.it. |
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Aim | To familiarise course participants with evidence based medicine (EBM) basics to help incorporate evidence from systematic reviews into practice. |
Target participants | Trainee doctors. |
Learning objectives | Upon the completion of the course, participants should be competently able to: •generate structured questions arising from clinical problems in practice •search relevant literature, identifying systematic reviews wherever possible •assess the quality (validity) of systematic reviews and primary research included within them •assess the applicability of research findings in clinical practice •identify possible barriers when implementing the output from above activities into clinical practice and apply strategies to overcome them. |
Reading/Learning Resource | A study guide outlining the course and providing learning exercises/assignments and E-learning sessions. 5 modules provide learning materials for undertaking the exercises in the study guide: Module 1: Asking clinical questions Module 2: Searching the evidence Module 3: Critical appraisal of systematic reviews Module 4: Applicability of the evidence to the patient Module 5: Implementation of evidence into practice The WHO Reproductive Health Library CD-ROM/internet version |
Learning/teaching methods | Participant initiated (supported by a facilitator) teaching and learning in a clinical setting Clinical facilitator will guide participants in a clinical setting: •Identifying learning opportunities in a clinical setting •Directing appropriate use of learning resources •Providing feedback on learning exercises/assignments Participants will pursue independent study using the study guide and e-learning modules directed/facilitated by the facilitator and will undertake summative assessments. |
Student Directed Learning | 2 - 3 hours - e-learning. |
Contact time | 20 hours - total including assignments, feedback, and assessments. |
Assessments | Feedback on assignments Multiple choice questions to test knowledge Questionnaire to test attitudes OSCE to test competencies Questionnaire on educational environment (EBMEEM). |