Teaching critical appraisal skills through web-based learning Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Please note that, as of 20/06/2008, the anticipated end date of this ISRCTN record has been updated from 31/12/2008 to 30/06/2009.
Baseline data will be collected on the programs as well as the resid
Sponsors
Physician's Services Incorporated (PSI) Foundation (Canada)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The general surgery program has an organised journal club in existence but is not currently using Evidence Based Reviews in Surgery (EBRS) packages 2. The program is willing and has the commitment to be randomised to either a web based or standard journal club format 3. The program has an administrative assistant who can liaise with the trial coordinator 4. Within the program, there are at least 10 residents who are agreeable to participating in the trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Currently or previously using EBRS packages.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All participating residents will complete a critical appraisal test within one month of completion of the EBRS packages. The critical appraisal test is a validated tool developed by the University of Toronto. The test will be administered by the individual general surgery programs in a 3-hour time slot in a designated examination room. The tests will be sent to the administrative centre at Mount Sinai Hospital and will be corrected by two of the investigators using a standardised exam key. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Mean number of packages which each group completes 2. All residents will be asked to complete a survey which will assess the convenience, interest, relevance and educational value of EBRS and the format it is given in | — |
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Outcome results
None listed