What are the key concepts of critical appraisal? This blogpost features a very good series of critical appraisal training videos published by Cochrane Mental Health on Youtube (full credits can be found at the bottom of this blogpost).
Hierarchy of Evidence
Critical Appraisal Introduction
In this first video, the key concepts of critical appraisal are introduced, and the learning objectives for the series are clearly defined.
Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis
In this second video, we are introduced to the fundamentals of systematic reviews and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance using the CASP checklist. The full text version of the study by Hay et al (2019) mentioned in this video can be found here.
Randomised Controlled Trials
In this third video, we are introduced to the fundamentals of randomised controlled trials and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance using the CASP checklist. The full text version of the study by Sugg et al (2018) mentioned in this video can be found here.
Cohort Studies Critical Appraisal
In this fourth video, we are introduced to the fundamentals of cohort studies and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance using the CASP checklist. The full text version of the study by Gerhard et al (2015) can be found here.
Case Control Studies
In this fifth video, we are introduced to the fundamentals of case control studies and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance using the CASP checklist. The full text version of the study by Drucker et al (2018) can be found here.
Cross Sectional Studies
In this sixth video, we are introduced to the fundamentals of cross-sectional control studies and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance. The full text version of the study by Boden et al (2010) can be found here.
Diagnostic Studies Critical Appraisal
In this seventh and last video, we are introduced to the fundamentals of diagnostic studies and the ways in which we can apply the critical appraisal concepts of validity, trustworthiness of results, and value and relevance using the CASP checklist. The full text version of the study by Hollis et al (2018) can be found here.
Reference
The above embedded videos are part of a project which was developed to enhance research use and development across two NHS Trusts.
The project founding partners were:
- Cochrane Common Mental Disorders
- Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW), UK
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), UK
Delivery of the project was supported by the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York.
Funding Acknowledgement: The production of the critical appraisal modules was jointly funded by:
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK – as part of the University of York ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (ES/M500574/1)
- Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (NTW), UK
- Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), UK
- University of York, UK
Cochrane Review Group Funding Acknowledgement: The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the largest single funder of the Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group.
Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed herein are those of the module authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ESRC, NIHR, the National Health Service (NHS), the Department of Health and Social Care or the University of York.
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