Basic resources | Cochrane First Aid

1. Judging the reliability of research

Ask for Evidence
Sense about Science:
- I don't know what to believe
- Peer review: the nuts and bolts

2. Evidence-Based Practice/Medicine

3. Understanding scientific studies and systematic reviews

The scientific proces
Different types of research:
- Quantitative versus qualitative
- Experimental versus observational
Understanding Health Research:
A tool for making sense of health studies
Study designs:
- An overview
- The Randomized Controlled Trial:
- Systematic review and meta-analysis:
  - Cochrane Evidence Essentials Modules 3 and 4 (*)
  - What is a (Cochrane) systematic review?
    - What are systematic reviews?
    - Features and benefits
  - What are the elements of a Cochrane review?
  - What's the difference between a systematic review and a meta-analysis?
- Calculating and interpreting effect measures:
  - Risk ratio, odds ratio and risk difference
- Other useful resources:
  - Students 4 Best Evidence
  - Simple Learning Pro YouTube channel

(*) Cochrane Evidence Essentials is a free online resource offering an introduction to health evidence and how to make informed health choices. It is designed for healthcare consumers (patients, caregivers, family members), policy makers and members of the healthcare team. You will need to create a free Cochrane account to access it.