Summary

You should now be able to:

  1. Define and formulated a PICO question.
  2. Translate the PICO question into a literature search.
  3. Demonstrate an organized search for randomized controlled trials in the OvidSP Medline database.
  4. Navigate "The Cochrane Library" for Cochrane Reviews on an identified topic.

These skills are required for the completion of the Critical Appraisal Research and Learning assignments. As well, in clinical clerkship and beyond, you will find the evidence based medicine resources helpful in seeking answers to patient questions.

Credits

This web-based module was designed by Dr. Heather Murray, Ms. Sheila Pinchin, Ms. Sandra Halliday, Ms. Suzanne Maranda and Mr. Jacob Pace, Meds 2013. The module was developed by Jacob Pace and Sandra Halliday with support from Ms. Lynel Jackson and MedTech.

Credits

This module is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives License. The module may be redistributed and used provided that credit is given to the authors and it is used for non-commercial purposes only. The contents of the presentation cannot be changed or used individually.