Course description
Thinking Critically: Interpreting Randomized Clinical Trials
Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Department of Health Research and Policy (Division of Epidemiology) at Stanford University School of Medicine
This course seeks to fulfill the clinical community’s need to improve skills in the critical evaluation of clinical research papers. Competency in critical appraisal skills can have a significant impact by improving clinical practice, quality of research projects, and peer-review of manuscripts and grants. The course will utilize efficient and engaging videos with relevant clinical examples to cover essential research methodology principles. The online format will provide opportunities for self-paced learning and practicing critical appraisal of a variety of published studies that evaluate benefit, harm, and prognosis.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites
None
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- Analyze the concepts of randomization and blinding in reducing bias.
- Develop strategies to critically appraise randomized clinical trials and determine if study results are valid.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Stanford University, a partner institute of EdX.
2-3 hours per week