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Battling the biomedical information explosion: a plan for implementing a quality filtered database.

M Moore

    Medical Reference Services Quarterly
    |January 4, 1990
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    Medical literature quality is a significant issue, with many studies containing unwarranted conclusions. This research explores teaching critical appraisal skills to help users evaluate biomedical information effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Informatics
    • Medical Education

    Background:

    • A 1980 article highlighted that two-thirds of studies in top medical journals had unwarranted conclusions.
    • The increasing volume of biomedical information necessitates effective quality filters.
    • Evaluating the quality of scientific literature is complex and subjective.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the feasibility of teaching systematic literature evaluation skills.
    • To develop and assess an elective course on critical appraisal of biomedical literature for medical students.

    Main Methods:

    • A research project was conducted to inform an elective course.
    • The course focused on critical appraisal of biomedical literature.
    • Target audience: medical students at Texas Tech University School of Medicine.

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    Main Results:

    • The research project led to the development of an elective course.
    • The course aimed to equip students with skills to evaluate literature quality.
    • The report is based on this research and course development.

    Conclusions:

    • Systematic evaluation of biomedical literature is a teachable skill.
    • Educational interventions can improve critical appraisal of scientific studies.
    • Medical students can be trained to discern the quality of biomedical information.