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Evidence-Based Medicine in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Week 1 - Learn the most common statistical tests used in medical literature. Week 2 - Be able to define, calculate, interpret, and describe the appropriate use of number needed to treat (NNT) and number needed to harm (NNH) in clinical trials. Week 3 - List the potential outcomes for a noninferiority compared to a superiority study. Week 4 - Describe the purpose of clinical practice guidelines with regards to how it should be used in clinical practice. Week 5 - Explore the process of PICO structure in a clinical trial. Week 6 - Learn the principles of Evidence-Based Medicine(EBM) in clinical settings. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for professionals or students looking to build their clinical pharmacokinetic knowledge. You might be an undergraduate pharmacy student, a postgraduate pharmacy student or a pharmacist in clinical practice.

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Clinical pharmacy ebm: practical & clear

According to students, this course is a largely positive resource for pharmacists and pharmacy students seeking to apply Evidence-Based Medicine in clinical settings. Learners consistently highlight the practical relevance and its ability to enhance understanding of medical literature. The lectures are praised for their clarity in explaining complex statistical concepts like NNT/NNH and PICO structure. While many find the course well-structured and paced for professionals, some undergraduate students found the statistical sections rushed and felt it assumed too much prior knowledge, suggesting it's better for those with some EBM foundation. Additionally, a few reviews noted that some case studies or cited literature seemed slightly dated, although the core principles remain sound.

Good introduction, but some content may need updating.

"It's a good introduction, but don't expect deep dives."

"My only feedback is that some of the case studies felt slightly dated, but the principles remain sound."

"Decent course, but it could use an update. Some of the examples and literature cited seemed a bit old."

"I was hoping for more advanced content, as some parts felt superficial."

Better suited for those with some EBM exposure or professionals.

"I think it's better suited for undergraduates or those completely new to EBM. As a pharmacist with some prior EBM exposure, I was hoping for more advanced content."

"I struggled to keep up with the pace, especially with the more advanced statistical tests. It felt more geared towards seasoned professionals."

"My only minor critique is sometimes the pacing felt a bit fast in the stats section if you're not already familiar."

"I found this invaluable. Highly recommend it for anyone in clinical pharmacy, whether student or professional."

Generally well-structured with a good learning pace.

"The course is well-structured and moves at a good pace."

"I found it highly relevant for my upcoming clinical rotations. The quizzes were also good for reinforcing learning."

"The course material is generally high quality."

Complex EBM statistical concepts are clearly explained.

"The modules on NNT/NNH and PICO were particularly insightful, offering clear explanations..."

"The content on statistical tests was broken down perfectly, making complex concepts much easier to grasp."

"The way they explained NNT/NNH was incredibly clear, and I can now confidently interpret these values in research."

"I found the content on noninferiority studies particularly well-explained."

Highly applicable for practicing pharmacists and students.

"This course was largely practical and highly relevant for a practicing pharmacist."

"It definitely enhanced my understanding of how to critically appraise medical literature."

"Absolutely essential for any clinical pharmacist! ... It definitely helps you navigate the vast medical literature more effectively."

"I learned how to apply these concepts in daily clinical practice."

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A classic introductory text that provides a practical, step-by-step approach to practicing and teaching evidence-based medicine. It is concise and emphasizes direct clinical application, making it ideal for busy clinicians and students. is commonly used as a core textbook in EBM courses and is excellent for gaining a broad understanding.

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Oxford Handbook of Epidemiology for Clinicians

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