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NHS003: Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research In-Person

Preparatory work

Please ensure you read the set article prior to attending, using the CASP checklist as a guide. These are available as attachments in the box at the foot of this page but will also be sent to you 2 days prior to the workshop. This will form the focus of our group discussion.

To help with your reading preparation an optional 15 min reading time has been added to the beginning of the workshop. The workshop will begin at 12:00.

There are two narrated PowerPoints to watch prior to the workshop, plus an optional video. These provide essential information for the session and will improve your understanding and knowledge of critical appraisal of quantitative research. The preparatory elearning can be accessed here: https://media.kcl.ac.uk/playlist/dedicated/1_2a72nqom/

  • Introduction to definitions of critical appraisal and quantitative research [10:27]
  • Introduction to methods of quantitative research [16:25]
  • Introduction to stratified block randomisation (OPTIONAL) [04:41]


Course availability

Open to all. Places are limited and are on a first come, first served basis but the session is repeated once each month.

 

Target group

NHS staff who require help, advice and support to improve their critical appraisal skills and knowledge of quantitative research.

 

Overall aim

The aim of this workshop is to increase your confidence in applying critical appraisal skills to published research. It will introduce you to methods of critical appraisal through a guided discussion of a piece of quantitative research.

 

Key areas

Key areas covered in the workshop will include:

  • Using a CASP checklist to identify key aspects of quantitative research
  • Working as a group to discuss and appraise a piece of quantitative research

 

Format

The online workshop will be used to critically appraise the set article using a CASP checklist. This can be found here as an attachment and will also be sent to you 2 days prior to the session. These workshops rely upon group discussion so please ensure you have the necessary internet set-up to be able to participate.

 

Delivery

This session will be delivered using Microsoft Teams for online teaching, which you can access either through the web or via a downloadable app.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software

You will be sent an invitation containing the link to the Teams meeting 2 days prior to the workshop.

 

Attendance

If after registering for the workshop you find you are unable to attend please cancel your place using the link you were sent. This will allow others to sign up for this popular workshop.

Related LibGuide: NHS by King's College London Libraries & Collections

Date:
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Time:
11:45am - 1:30pm
Time Zone:
UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
Attachments:
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