This is an intermediate to advanced level unit that focuses on the critical appraisal of the scientific research evidence that underpins clinical practice and health care decision making. It draws on the principles of evidence-based practice and covers the design, conduct and analysis of randomised, controlled clinical trials, quasi-experimental trials, meta-analyses and systematic reviews and their application in the evaluation of therapy and other health service innovations. These principles are also discussed in respect to the development of clinical therapeutic guidelines; the study of the adverse effects of therapy; the health consumer perspective; ethical issues in clinical... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor David Preen
Prerequisites: PUBH4403/PUBH8750 Epidemiology I and PUBH4401/PUBH8753 Biostatistics I except for Master of Clinical Research or Masters of Podiatric Medicine students and those who receive approval from the unit coordinator
