Critical Appraisal Workshops

Please email clinical.librarian@ulh.nhs.uk to book a place on a workshop, or have any queries about these workshops.

Critical Appraisal - Randomised Controlled Trials and Systematic Reviews

Date: 28 February 2023
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Via: Microsoft Teams
Course Leader: John Blenkinsopp (BMA Critical Appraisal Trainer and Clinical Effectiveness Advisor, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust)

This one-day workshop gives an intensive overview of the skills needed and resources available for critical appraisal. It will focus on appraising Randomised Controlled Trials and Systematic Reviews. It will provide ideas on how these can be used on return to the workplace. 

At the end of the course you will:

  • Understand the importance and characteristics of critical appraisal

  • Be aware of a range of tools for assisting in critical appraisal in healthcare

  • Be aware of a range of products based upon critical appraisal in healthcare

  • Understand the basic steps involved in appraising a randomised controlled trial and have worked through an example as a group exercise

  • Understand the basic steps involved in appraising a systematic review and have worked through an example as a group exercise

  • Have been given some basic tips for taking the skills learned back to your workplace

This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list then please email clinical.librarian@ulh.nhs.uk

Critical Appraisal - Diagnostic & Screening Studies and Qualitative Research

Date: 13 March 2023
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Via: Microsoft Teams
Course Leader: John Blenkinsopp (Critical Appraisal Trainer and Clinical Effectiveness Advisor, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust)

This one-day workshop is highly interactive and aims to improve your ability to critically appraise research evidence from diagnostic and screening studies and qualitative research with the opportunity to take some tips and ideas back to your workplace.

At the end of the course you will:

  • Understand the basic steps involved in appraising a Diagnostic / Screening Study and have worked through an example as a group exercise

  • Be able to calculate Sensitivity and Specificity and describe their uses

  • Understand the basic steps involved in appraising Qualitative Research and have worked through an example as a group exercise

  • Have been given some tips for taking the skills learned back to the workplace

  • Be offered a support mechanism to take back to the workplace

This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list then please email clinical.librarian@ulh.nhs.uk