Evidence Based Healthcare Course Agenda
Day 1
Morning Lectures
Lecture: Introduction to Evidence-based Healthcare
Statistical vs. Clinical Significance
Association vs. Causality
Publication Bias
Lecture: Review of Study Designs
Interventional vs. Observational Designs
Narrative vs. Systematic Reviews
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Lecture: Interpreting Results
Understanding odds ratios, risk ratios, NNTs
Understanding weighted vs standardized mean differences
Day 1
Afternoon Small Group
Critical Appraisal of Randomized Controlled Trial
Critical Appraisal of Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis
Day 2
Morning Small Group
Critical Appraisal of Case-Control Study
Critical Appraisal of Diagnostic Test Study
Day 2
Afternoon Small Group
Understanding Clinical Practice Guidelines
Issues with Dissemination/Implementation
Curriculum Change