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On completion of this module, you should be able to:
1. Formulate a focused clinical question using PICO format
2. Systematically retrieve best available evidence
3. Appraise diagnostic accuracy studies, cohort studies, case-control studies and Randomised Controlled Trials.
4. Appraise systematic reviews & meta-analyses.
5. Calculate Sensitivity, Specificity, Likelihood Ratio, Relative Risk, Odds Ratio and Number Needed to Treat.
Systematic Literature Searching
Critical Appraisal
Clinical Decision Making
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Computer Aided Lab | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 104 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Critical appraisal | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | Yes | 80 |
Assignment: Literature search based on focused clinical question | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.