Section: Module 6: Lesson 1: Understanding Scientific Evidence to Improve the Care of COVID-19 Patients | COVID-19 Orientation for Frontline Healthcare Providers in the Acute Care Setting | NextGenU.org

  • Learning objectives

    • Understand conceptual aspects of medical research designs and its interpretation for daily practice.
    • Evaluate metacognitive aspects of the interpretation of medical research.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 58 mins

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Describe different types of study designs

    • Read the entire page

    • Interpret levels of evidence and grades of recommendation of medical research

    • Read the entire website

    • Reflect on one's ability to critically appraise medical research

    • Read the entire document.

    • Join this collaborative learning environment for COVID-19. Read the posted articles and resources, share items that you have come across in your own research, and engage with other learners. Think about this as a blog for healthcare workers, follow these steps to participate:

      • To start a new post just click “Add new discussion topic” and make sure to include the following:

        • Insert a short title for your post
        • State your name, location, and credentials to introduce yourself
        • Write your comments about an article you read, or experiences as a healthcare worker that could help others in their practice
        • At the bottom of your post insert the link or quote of the article you discussed. Be sure that any shared resources are published, peer-reviewed literature, or developed by a government, professional organization or university
      • To read and engage with other posts just click on them and select reply. Please be sure that any shared resources are published, peer-reviewed literature, or developed by a government, professional organization or university

      Please keep all posts and replies professionally appropriate and respectful. If you are not a native English speaker take this opportunity to work out your writing skills in a safe and secure environment.

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