Development, implementation and evaluation of an online course on evidence-based healthcare for consumers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based healthcare (EBHC) principles are essential knowledge for patient and consumer ("consumer") engagement as research and research implementation stakeholders. The aim of this study was to assess whether participation in a free, self-paced online course affects confidence in explaining EBHC topics. The course comprises six modules and evaluations which together take about 6 h to complete.

Methods

Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare (CUE) designed, tested and implemented a free, online course for consumers, Understanding Evidence-based Healthcare: A Foundation for Action ("Understanding EBHC"). The course is offered through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Participants rated their confidence in explaining EBHC topics on a s

SUBMITTER: Han G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7542874 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature