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Table 5 CAT task elements of critical appraisal topics discussed in revised and unrevised papers

From: Computer supported collaborative learning in a clerkship: an exploratory study on the relation of discussion activity and revision of critical appraisal papers

Critical appraisal topics of discussion

CAT task elements identified in discussion

Revised papers N = 24

Unrevised papers N = 23

Chi-square P-value

(1) Literature search regarding the clinical problem

Preparation for executing literature search

15

5

P < .005

Strategy of the literature search

24

12

P < .000

Results of the literature search

11

7

P < .278

(2) Appraisal of the selected article(s)

Study design

15

0

P < .000

Study population

24

11

P < .000

Study outcome

4

0

P < .041

(3) Relevant conclusion regarding the clinical problem

Evidence table of appraised research

6

2

P < .137

Relevant clinical conclusion regarding clinical problem

18

6

P < .001