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Statistical vs clinical significance

This video clarifies the difference between statistical and clinical significance in research. In research, it’s important to distinguish between statistical significance and clinical significance when interpreting results. Consider a study …

Power

Study power is a crucial concept in research, determining how well a study can detect a true effect when one exists. To illustrate this, imagine Superman—his heightened abilities allow him …

Effect size

When evaluating research studies or interventions, an important question arises: How big is the difference? and How meaningful is the impact? The answer lies in effect size, a statistical measure …

Measuring association

When studying health and disease, researchers aim to determine whether a relationship exists between two factors. For example, does smoking increase the risk of lung cancer? To answer such questions, …

Measuring frequency

When studying diseases or health outcomes, one of the fundamental questions is: How often does this happen? The answer lies in understanding frequency measures, which help us assess disease burden …

Understanding risk and ratio

Risk and ratio are crucial in health sciences as they help us assess probabilities, compare outcomes, and make informed decisions at individual, clinical, and public health levels. • Risk refers …

Topic summary

Congratulations on completing Week 1! This week, we explored Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)—a method that combines research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to improve healthcare decisions. We also learned how …

Research question and medical perspective (Part 2)

We will explore how to formulate effective research questions and select the best study designs to answer them, following the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). Key Steps in EBP: Formulate …

Research question and medical perspective (Part 1)

A research question is the foundation of any scientific inquiry. In medicine, it’s more than just curiosity; it’s about solving real-world health problems and improving patient outcomes. A well-structured question …

Asking answerable question (Part 2: examples)

The PICO Framework helps structure research questions in evidence-based practice. By using PICO, researchers and practitioners can efficiently find and apply relevant evidence to improve public health outcomes. The PICO …

Asking answerable question (Part 1: PICO framework)

The PICO Framework is a structured approach used in evidence-based practice to formulate clinical and research questions. The first step in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is formulating a clear and answerable …

What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?

We’ll introduce the core concept of evidence-based practice—what it is, how it works, and why it’s essential in public health. Together, we’ll explore its real-world applications, from data-driven policymaking to …

Welcome to the course!

Welcome to Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice, brought to you by Universiti Malaya. This section explains the Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice, which consists of a two-week program designed to enhance decision-making …

Course summary

The Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential concepts and methods used in evidence-based healthcare. Throughout the course, participants explore how to critically assess research, …

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