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And PICO Was His Name-o: what to look for in an EBM study

3 hours, 3 MLA CE contact hours

Abstract

A good clinical question is integral to successful Evidence Based Medicine, as is a basic understanding of the types of studies one can look to for answers. Attendees of this three hour class will strengthen their ability to formulate well-structured, answerable research questions, using the PICO model, and develop a clear understanding of different study designs, including strengths and weaknesses. The class includes instructor presentation and lecture, readings, class discussion and exercises.

Objectives:

• Explain the purpose of asking a well-structured question
• Create well-built, answerable questions based on patient problems
• Use the components of the question to develop a search strategy
• Identify the types of study designs
• Recognize study strengths and weaknesses

Agenda:

• Class introductions
• Intro to EBM and the importance of a good question
• PICO scenarios
• Break
• Types of studies
• Study design exercises
• Evaluation

Course Materials

• Clinical Question Worksheet
• Evidence-Based Medicine/PICO Presentation
• Exercise 1 - PICO
• Exercise 2 - Study Design
• Pyramid Handout
• Understanding Research Studies 2010