Critical appraisal is the process of systematically weighing up the quality and relevance of a research paper. Critical appraisal skills are essential in making informed decisions, in evidencing proposals and researching for reports. In addition to teaching critical appraisal skills and encouraging the use of evidence in decision making, this half-day workshop will help to build public health capacity and to support clinical governance and clinical effectiveness in the workplace.
Critical appraisal is the process of systematically weighing up the quality and relevance of a research paper. Critical appraisal skills are essential in making informed decisions, in evidencing proposals and researching for reports. In addition to teaching critical appraisal skills and encouraging the use of evidence in decision making, this half-day workshop will help to build public health capacity and to support clinical governance and clinical effectiveness in the workplace.
Style: Interactive learning environment. Participants will use published studies to practice their appraisal skills.
This course is aimed at: The public health workforce including, public health practitioners, PCT and Acute Trust staff, GPs, Health Visitors, Midwives, School Nurses, Community Nurses, Environmental Health Practitioners, Police, Fire Brigade, Voluntary Sector.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore the background to research ‘evidence’ and ‘clinical effectiveness’
- Understand the terms ‘systematic review’ and ‘meta-analysis’
- Understand the importance of systematic reviews to the evidence-base
- Have critically appraised a published systematic review
- Collect skills and resources supporting critical appraisal of systematic reviews
For more information on this course and how the content can be adapted to suit the needs of your organisation, or you as an individual, please email enquiries@phast.org.uk.