Practical Evidence-Based Medicine for Clinicians

This workshop is tailored for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance patient care through the latest research evidence. Focused on clinical questions and research, the course provides essential tools and knowledge for applying evidence-based medicine principles effectively in daily practice. Participants will gain skills to make informed, evidence-driven decisions.

Participants will learn to utilise the PICO framework for formulating clinical questions and critically appraise various study designs including RCTs, systematic reviews, and diagnostic tests. The course covers essential topics such as research ethics, statistical measures, and evidence synthesis, ensuring learners can integrate evidence into their clinical decision-making.

The primary objective of this workshop is to advance healthcare professionals’ ability to apply evidence-based medicine in clinical practice. By focusing on the principles of evidence-based decision-making, the workshop aims to enhance participants’ skills in critical appraisal, research synthesis, and application of evidence, ultimately improving patient care outcomes.

• Understand and apply the five core principles of evidence-based medicine to clinical scenarios.
• Use the PICO framework effectively to formulate and address clinical questions.
• Perform a basic appraisal of key study designs, including Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs), systematic reviews/meta-analyses, and diagnostic test accuracy studies.
• Critically evaluate research articles using appropriate appraisal tools and techniques.
• Gain knowledge of research ethics and practical considerations for developing and conducting research studies.
• Interpret and apply statistical measures commonly used in clinical research to evaluate evidence.
• Develop skills in evidence synthesis and integrate research findings into clinical practice for improved patient care.