DIUS5014

Critical Review Studies

1.5

This course aims to enhance the students' knowledge in evidence-based practice through a systematic guided review of research literature.    Students will be taught the meaning of evidence-based practice, good clinical practice and different types of epidemiological studies.  They will also learn  how to perform literature search using electronic database; critically appraise scientific articles related to not only clinical ultrasound  but also other clinical topics  focusing on the rationale of the study, appropriateness of study design, correctness of data analysis, significance of the results and thoroughness of the discussion.