Critical appraisal of RCTs by 3rd year undergraduates after short courses in EBM compared to expert appraisal.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: An essential aim of courses in evidence-based medicine (EBM) is to improve the skills for reading and interpreting medical literature adequately. Regarding the conceptual framework, it is important to consider different educational levels. Aim: Our primary aim was to investigate the applicability of different instruments for the assessment of methodological study quality by 3rd grade students after short courses in EBM. Our secondary outcomes were agreement with expert assessments and student's knowledge and competences. Methods: We conducted four short courses in EBM of 90 minutes each for health care management and medical students focused on critical appraisal of the literature. At the end, the students assessed five publications about randomized contr

SUBMITTER: Buchberger B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6022580 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature