Introduction to Clinical Research Principles
Identifying knowledge gaps to refine clinical research questions
Systematic searches of academic literature
- How to source relevant literature
- Databases of academic and health literature
- Defining search terms and criteria
- Tools for managing references and literature (e.g. Endnote)
Critical Appraisal of literature using quality assessment tools
- Identifying knowledge gaps why and how?
- Critical appraisal of peer reviewed literature
- Systematic review design, data extraction and interpretation
- Using Quality Assessment tools
Spotlight on the presenter
Mr Chris Parker
Manager, Library Services, TPCH
- Has managed The Prince Charles Hospital Library for over 20 years
- Has worked in health libraries for over 30 years
Amongst other duties at TPCH, Chris provides expert training to hospital staff, including our clinical researchers, on the process of searching the medical literature and in the use of the reference management software programs including the EndNote program to manage citations. Chris has made oral and poster presentations to conferences in library sciences and allied health.
Spotlight on the presenter
Ms Nicole Gavin
Nurse Researcher, Cancer Care Services
- Worked in Cancer Care Services since 2006
- Experienced haematology and bone marrow transplant nurse
Nicole teaches a 12 week evidence based practice programme to nurses in Cancer Care Services. Nurses develop a PICO (patient, intervention, control & outcome) question, systematically search the literature and conduct a systematic review to inform a practice or policy change. Where there is no evidence, these nurses are encouraged to apply for the research internship to write a protocol, apply for ethics and conduct a study to provide the evidence to fill the knowledge gap.
Register by COB Thursday, 6 February 2020
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Tuesday, 11 February 2020
12:30pm- 1:30pm
Education Centre
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Butterfield Street
HERSTON QLD 4029
Contacts
Coordinated by Prof Janet Davies of the Metro North Office of Research: MNHHS-Research@health.qld.gov.au