Medicine: Critical Appraisal - RCT Drug Trials (for University and NHS) New
Description
This course will help you understand how to critically appraise a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT). Using the CASP Checklist, the course covers samples and sample size, randomisation, bias, statistics, significance (P Values and Confidence Intervals) and relevance.
We ask that you read a paper that will be provided before you attend the session, in order for us to make the best use of the time together.
Target audience
Nurses, doctors, other health care professionals, and researchers
Prerequisites
Read the article sent to you prior to the session, and bring a copy with you to class.
Topics covered
- Critical Appraisal
Aims
To understand how to critically appraise a randomised controlled trial (RCT)
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
Duration
One sesson of 90 minutes
Frequency
A number of times per year
Theme
Medicine
Events available