Evidence Essentials

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A four-module self-directed learning course from Cochrane intended for members of the public and consumers of health services (i.e. patients) who want to learn about Evidence-Based Health Care.

• Format Lessons
• Language/s English
• Target Audience Self-directed learning
• EBM Stage 0 - Why EBM?
• Duration >15 mins
• Difficulty Introductory

Key Concepts addressed

• Beware of claims like these
• Check the evidence from treatment comparisons
• Make well-informed treatment choices

Details

A four-module self-directed learning course by Cochrane intended for members of the public and consumers of health services (i.e. patients) who want to learn about Evidence-Based Health Care.

The four modules are:

1. Evidence-based medicine
2. Randomized controlled trials
3. Introduction to systematic reviews
4. Understanding and using systematic reviews

Modules should take 30-45 minutes each to complete.  Although access is free, you have to sign up for a Cochrane account to access them.