The use of interim analysis during a randomized controlled trial

In this MEDSCHLR 500, we will discuss the findings from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 052 trial, which showed that antiretroviral therapy (ART) prevented more than 96% of genetically linked infections caused by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Learning goals Describe the use of interim analysis during a clinical trial Describe the function […]

The use of interim analysis during a randomized controlled trial (Facilitator)

In this MEDSCHLR 500, we will discuss the findings from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) 052 trial, which showed that antiretroviral therapy (ART) prevented more than 96% of genetically linked infections caused by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Learning goals Describe the use of interim analysis during a clinical trial Describe the function […]

Clinical research and conflict of interests

Learning goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback Understand the dominant approach to Justice in the United States Apply the basic elements of Rawls’ theory of ā€œJustice as Fairnessā€ to Health Care Identify key points of dispute raised by critiques of […]

Clinical research and conflict of interests (Facilitator)

Learning goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback Understand the dominant approach to Justice in the United States Apply the basic elements of Rawls’ theory of ā€œJustice as Fairnessā€ to Health Care Identify key points of dispute raised by critiques of […]

Development and utilization of clinical guidelines

In previous sessions you have learned to read and critically appraise primary research papers. This session turns to a different type of document: the clinical practice guideline. Guidelines occupy a unique place in medicine—they are how research gets translated into decisions at the bedside. Understanding where a guideline comes from, whether it was built well, […]

Development and utilization of clinical guidelines (Facilitator)

In previous sessions you have learned to read and critically appraise primary research papers. This session turns to a different type of document: the clinical practice guideline. Guidelines occupy a unique place in medicine—they are how research gets translated into decisions at the bedside. Understanding where a guideline comes from, whether it was built well, […]

Survey design: Asking the right questions

Learning goals Describe standard methods for the design and implementation of survey-based research Describe the importance of a rigorous, a step-by-step process for the development of surveys Discriminate useful from not useful survey questions Learning activities You are charged with collecting student feedback about MEDSCHLR 500B. Your survey data will be analyzed and shared with […]

Appraisal of an article using community-based participatory research

In this session, you will dive deeper into The Waponahki Tribal Health Assessment: Successfully Using CBPR to Conduct Comprehensive and Baseline Health Assessment. Learning goals Describe community-based participatory research (CBPR) and how it is utilized in research Explain how “ownership” of data can work in community-based participatory research (CBPR) studies Describe opportunities where community-based participatory […]

Appraisal of an article using community-based participatory research (Facilitator)

In this session, you will dive deeper into The Waponahki Tribal Health Assessment: Successfully Using CBPR to Conduct Comprehensive and Baseline Health Assessment. Learning goals Describe community-based participatory research (CBPR) and how it is utilized in research Explain how “ownership” of data can work in community-based participatory research (CBPR) studies Describe opportunities where community-based participatory […]

Mixed methods

Learning Goals Identify the types of mixed method designs and explain the procedures for selecting a particular design to meet study aims and objectives Explain the procedures used to integrate quantitative and qualitative methods in a single study Mixed methods research Mixed methods research, also called multimethod, multistrategy, or triangulation by method is a standalone […]