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EBM journal clubs in general practice
Jenny Doust1, Chris B Del Mar, Brett David Montgomery
1Discipline of General Practice, University of Queensland. j.doust@uq.edu.au
Australian Family Physician
|February 2, 2008
Summary
Setting up an evidence-based medicine (EBM) journal club can help general practitioners translate research into clinical practice. This guide offers practical suggestions for establishing a successful EBM journal club.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Medical Education
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Translating evidence into clinical practice is challenging in general practice.
- General practitioners (GPs) convened to discuss solutions at a 2006 convention.
- Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) journal clubs were identified as a potential solution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical suggestions for establishing an EBM journal club.
- To outline keys to success for EBM journal clubs.
- To identify and address barriers to implementing EBM journal clubs.
Main Methods:
- Discussion and consensus among interested general practitioners.
- Identification of critical success factors for journal clubs.
- Analysis of potential obstacles in establishing and running journal clubs.
Main Results:
- EBM journal clubs offer a viable strategy for evidence translation.
- Key factors for success include structured discussion and relevant content.
- Overcoming barriers requires commitment and adaptation to local contexts.
Conclusions:
- EBM journal clubs are a valuable tool for enhancing clinical practice in general practice.
- This article serves as a practical resource for GPs initiating journal clubs.
- The initiative is recognized as a Category 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity.
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