Thinking Critically: Interpreting Randomized Clinical Trials

This course addresses the need for healthcare professionals to improve their skills in critically evaluating clinical research papers. Mastering critical appraisal can enhance clinical practice, improve the quality of research projects, and strengthen peer reviews for manuscripts and grants. The course offers efficient, engaging videos and real-world clinical examples to teach essential research methodology principles. The online format allows for self-paced learning, with opportunities to practice critical appraisal on a variety of published studies that assess benefit, harm, and prognosis. Who Should Take This Course Physicians, researchers, and healthcare providers involved in clinical practice Medical professionals interested in improving research skills and evaluating studies Clinicians aiming to enhance their ability to critically assess research literature Who is Eligible for CME/CE Credits and Certificates Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education offers accredited continuing education for interprofessional healthcare team members, especially clinicians (i.e., physicians, nurses, physician assistants, etc.). Be sure to check the accreditation and credit designation stated on the activity page to view the credit type and amount awarded for your profession. Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Credit Designation American Medical Association (AMA) Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Click here for CME/CE information.

• Analyze the concepts of randomization and blinding in reducing bias.
• Develop strategies to critically appraise randomized clinical trials and determine if study results are valid.