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. 2001:1:6.
doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-1-6. Epub 2001 Nov 6.

Introducing evidence based medicine to the journal club, using a structured pre and post test: a cohort study

J S Cramer  1 , M C Mahoney
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Introducing evidence based medicine to the journal club, using a structured pre and post test: a cohort study

J S Cramer et al. BMC Med Educ. 2001.

Abstract

Background: Journal Club at a University-based residency program was restructured to introduce, reinforce and evaluate residents understanding of the concepts of Evidence Based Medicine.

Methods: Over the course of a year structured pre and post-tests were developed for use during each Journal Club. Questions were derived from the articles being reviewed. Performance with the key concepts of Evidence Based Medicine was assessed. Study subjects were 35 PGY2 and PGY3 residents in a University based Family Practice Program.

Results: Performance on the pre-test demonstrated a significant improvement from a median of 54.5 % to 78.9 % over the course of the year (F 89.17, p <.001). The post-test results also exhibited a significant increase from 63.6 % to 81.6% (F 85.84, p <.001).

Conclusions: Following organizational revision, the introduction of a pre-test/post-test instrument supported achievement of the learning objectives with a better understanding and utilization of the concepts of Evidence Based Medicine.

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Median Pre Test Scores by Module with Best Fit Trend Line
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Median Post Test Scores by Module with Best Fit Trend Line
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