Cognitive levels in testing knowledge in evidence-based medicine: a cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge assessment in evidence-based medicine (EBM) is usually performed by the measurement of memorised facts, understanding of EBM concepts and application of learned knowledge in familiar situations, all of which are considered lower-level educational objectives. The aim of this study was to assess EBM knowledge both on higher and lower cognitive levels across EBM topics.

Methods

In order to assess knowledge on different EBM topics across learning levels, we created a knowledge test (Six Progressive Levels in Testing - SPLIT instrument), which consists of 36 multiple choice items and measures knowledge in EBM at six cognitive levels (Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating and Creating) and addresses six EBM topics (Evidence-based practice

SUBMITTER: Buljan I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791849 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature