Course introduces study design, critical appraisal tools, basic biostatistics and implementation frameworks. Topics include literature search strategies, appraisal checklists, and translating evidence into protocols. Emphasis on appraisal of validity, applicability, and stakeholder engagement for practice change.
Evidence based practice improves care quality and standardizes interventions. Research literacy and implementation strategies for clinical improvement. Practice critical appraisal of articles, design small implementation pilots, and measure process and outcome metrics.
Main Points: Evidence Based Practice and Research | Study design basics | Critical appraisal | Basic statistics | Implementation science | Outcome measurement
Quick Facts: Randomized trials provide high level evidence | Bias affects validity | Sample size influences power | Implementation requires stakeholder buy in | Measurement demonstrates impact
Topics related to Evidence Based Practice and Research include critical appraisal | implementation science | basic statistics