Join Drs Leila Aval, Kalp Patel, Dan Coulson and Alice fortune for a critical appraisal of RCTs (with a focus on composite outcomes) crash course along with an emergency A-E scenario. You will be sent an abstract for appraising prior to the session and then the tutors will go through it in depth during the session. These sessions are tailored for the SFP interviews, specifically for London and Oxbridge deaneries.
Critical appraisal of RCT, focus on composite outcomes
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Summary
This interactive and informative session is designed for medical professionals on understanding the importance of critical appraisal of RCTs with a focus on composite outcomes. Through case studies, participants will explore critically evaluating and experiencing the process of judging the evidence in clinical practice. Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights.
Learning objectives
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Participants will be able to define and explain the concept of composite outcomes.
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Participants will be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of randomised-controlled trials (RCTs) with regard to composite outcomes.
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Participants will be able to apply the critical appraisal skills of considering the sources of bias in RCTs, such as attrition, confounding and selection.
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Participants will be able to explain how composite outcomes can be used in the assessment and comparison of treatments.
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Participants will be able to effectively summarise and communicate the findings of a critical appraisal of the RCT with regard to composite outcomes.