Formulating a question --; Search strategies --; The journal --; Organisation of the article --; Overview of methodology --; The clinical question --; Introducing study designs --; Observational descriptive studies --; Observational analytical studies --; Experimental studies --; Other types of study --; Research pathway --; Populations and samples --; Bias --; Confounding factors --; Restriction --; Matching --; Randomisation --; Concealed allocation --; The placebo effect --; Blinding --; Endpoints --; Validity --; Reliability --; Basic statistical terms --; Epidemiological data --; Intention-to-treat analysis --; Risks and odds --; Types of data --; Measuring data --; Data distributions --; Describing categorical data --; Describing normally distributed data --; Describing non-normally distributed data --; Inferring population results from samples --; Comparing samples --; the null hypothesis --; Comparing samples --; statistical tests --; Non-inferiority and equivalence trials --; Correlation and regression --; Systematic reviews and meta-analyses --; Heterogeneity and homogeneity --; Publication bias --; Interim analysis --; Introduction to checklists --; Aetiological studies --; Diagnostic or screening studies --; Treatment studies --; Prognostic studies --; Economic studies --; Qualitative research --; Guidelines --; The hierarchy of evidence --; Critical thinking --; Health information resources --; Presenting at a journal club --; Taking part in an audit meeting --; Working with pharmaceutical representatives.
This book is a comprehensive review of the knowledge and skill you need to appraise clinical research papers. Learn how to identify the strengths and weaknesses of study methods, understand how to interpret results with confidence and appreciate which results can make a real difference to your patients.