Research and Evidence Based Medicine EBM as a framework for research What is EBM? How to use EBM for research
Research and Evidence Based Medicine How to develop a research question Selecting a research methodology “The question determines the method” Knowledge, Where to find it, How to find it, How to manage it Critical appraisal of information Writing a research protocol
Research and Evidence Based Medicine Writing a grant application Obtaining funding Introduction to Statistics Regulation of Research Financial Management Ethics and confidentiality Presentations & Feedback
Aims To teach you the skills of EBM To enable you to practice the steps of EBM To provide a spring-board for your own research
What is evidence-based medicine? The conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence and clinical expertise in making decisions about the care of patients
Practising EBM: 4 Steps Asking Focused Questions focusing three or four part questions Searching for Evidence determined by the problem primary, secondary and other sources Critically Appraising Evidence for Validity, Impact and Applicability Implementing Evidence or Instigating research
Precepts behind EBM Questions should arise from Research, clinical or educational needs Searches for evidence should be systematic methodology determined by question acknowledging hierarchies of evidence Critical Appraisal defined by research methodology determines Validity, Effect and Applicability Implementation patient centred, pragmatic, appropriate
Categories of Health Questions Clinical evidence Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Health economics Decision analysis Education Ethics Communication Management
Through this course Identify a clinical problem Identify a research question Conduct a search Appraise the existing evidence Identify unanswered questions Consider appropriate research methods