Use of simulation scenarios and vote cards in teaching critical appraisal concepts in evidence-based medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The most effective method of teaching critical appraisal concepts remains unclear. We used simulation scenarios in a Risk-of-Bias (RoB) 2.0 framework to teach the various biases that may affect randomized controlled trials and assessed whether including this interactive session in an evidence-based medicine (EBM) course for third-year preclinical medical students can optimize their understanding of critical appraisal concepts.

Methods

The session had 13 modules, each corresponding to a particular risk of bias in RoB 2.0. Each module included a simulated scenario, followed by data presentation and a generalized conclusion. The students were subsequently asked to use colored vote cards to indicate whether they agreed, had some concern, or disagreed with the conclusi

SUBMITTER: Lin AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10548740 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature