Author: Adrian Boyle / Editor: Adrian Boyle / Reviewer: Michael Stewart / Codes: SLO1, SLO10 / Published: 10/04/2019
Description:
This session covers the critical appraisal of an important randomised controlled trial.
Learning Objectives
After completing this session you will be able to:
- Compare pragmatic and explanatory
- Define effectiveness and efficacy
- Define surrogate outcomes
- Define absolute and relative risk reduction
- Define number needed to treat
- Define bias and confounding
References:
Refer to the following text for additional information:
Greenhalgh T. How to Read a Paper. BMJ Publishing Group, 2001.
Module Content
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