Improving Evidence-Based Practice Skills in Family Medicine Residents
Author Information
Author(s): Argimon-Pallàs Josep M, Flores-Mateo Gemma, Jiménez-Villa Josep, Pujol-Ribera Enriqueta
Primary Institution: Divisió d'Avaluació, Servei Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the effectiveness of a short course in Evidence Based Practice (EBP) on the knowledge and skills of family medicine residents.
Conclusion
The study provides evidence that a short educational intervention significantly improves knowledge and skills in EBP among family medicine residents.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean difference between pre-test and post-test was 47.7, indicating significant improvement.
- 94.1% of residents completed the pre-test, and 78.2% completed the post-test.
- Residents gained on average 22.5% of the total possible score after the course.
- Inter-rater reliability was high at 0.95 for the pre-test and 0.85 for the post-test.
Takeaway
This study shows that a short training course can help doctors learn how to use research to make better decisions for their patients.
Methodology
Before-after study with 152 family medicine residents participating in a four half-day training course.
Potential Biases
Non-respondents may have been less knowledgeable or engaged, leading to over-estimation of the effect.
Limitations
The study may have biases due to non-blinding and the potential for recall bias.
Participant Demographics
Average age of participants was 31 years, with 76.3% being women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI of 42.8-52.5
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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