Learning Zone
This is area is currently under development. It will contain content useful for anyone undertaking self directed learning about evidence-based methods. For a while, this may involve duplication of material already on the site until more reorganisation takes place. All of the links below direct you to downloadable PDF files. If you are struggling with PDF files look here,
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GeneralEvidence-based MedicineUnderstanding trials and meta-analysesBandolier bias guide Critical appraisal Meta-analysis Outputs and utility Quality and validity Size Systematic ReviewsCalculations and statistical stuffConfidence intervals Cox Model Numbers-needed-to-treat Primer on calculating NNTsGuidelinesGood clinical guideline Implementing Numbers-needed-to-treat Integrated care pathway On care pathwaysHealth economicsCost-effectiveness Health Utilities Programme budgeting and marginal analysis (PBMA) Implementing PBMA Quality of life Quality adjusted life years Implementing QALYsHealthcare organisation (UK, anyway)Clinical governance NICE |