Table 1 An overview of EU EBM curriculum

Learning objectives:

Upon the completion of the course, participants should be competently able to:

   • generate structured questions arising from clinical problems in practice

   • search relevant literature, identifying systematic reviews wherever possible

   • assess the quality (validity) of systematic reviews and primary research included within them

   • assess the applicability of research findings in clinical practice

   • effectively implement the output from above activities into clinical practice

Reading/Learning Resource:

   • A study guide outlining the course and providing learning exercises/assignments.

   • E-learning modules

Five models provide learning materials for undertaking the exercises in the study guide

Module 1: Asking clinical questions

Module 2: Searching the evidence

Module 3: Critical appraisal of systematic reviews

Module 4: Applicability of the evidence to the patient

Module 5: Implementation of evidence into practice

Learning/teaching methods

   • Participant initiated (tutor facilitated) small group work and one-to-one teaching and learning in a clinical setting

   • Clinical tutor will guide participants in a clinical setting:

◦ Identifying learning opportunities in a clinical setting

◦ Directing appropriate use of learning resources

◦ Providing feedback on learning exercises/assignments

   • Participants will pursue independent study using the study guide and e-learning modules directed/facilitated by the clinical tutor and will undertake summative assessments

Assessments

   • Formative

◦ Feedback on assignments recorded in the study guide

   • Summative

◦ Multiple choice questions to test knowledge

◦ Questionnaire to test attitudes