Module 5: Evidence-Based Medical Practice


Modules	Module 5: Evidence-Based Medical Practice
Evidence-Based Medicine Forward Module Objectives Why Is EBM Important? Levels of Evidence What Is Evidence? Hierarchy of Evidence Systematic Review Systematic Review of Cohort Studies Summary The EBM Process Formulating a Clinical Question Purpose of Clinical Question Types of Clincal Questions The Well-Built Questions: PICO Searching for the Evidence Cochrane PubMed Helpful Tips Critically Appraise, Apply Evidence Resources Credits Return to Patient Safety & Quality Improvement	The EBM Process Critically Appraise the Evidence, Apply the Evidence There are frameworks to help critically appraise the quality of an article and apply the evidence to a particular patient. Unfortunately this is beyond the scope of this brief introduction. If you are interested in learning more, please consult the references listed at the end of this module or consult a librarian.
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The EBM Process Critically Appraise the Evidence, Apply the Evidence