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Jonathan Eldredge1, Melissa A Schiff2, Jens O Langsjoen3
1jeldredge@salud.unm.edu, Associate Professor, Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center, Family & Community Medicine Department, School of Medicine, College of Population Health, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
Medical students significantly improved their question formulation skills after a brief evidence-based practice (EBP) training session. A rubric-based assessment showed enhanced performance in developing answerable clinical questions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Information Literacy
Background:
- Effective question formulation is crucial for evidence-based practice (EBP).
- Medical students require training to develop strong clinical question-asking skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a brief evidence-based practice (EBP) training on medical students' question formulation skills.
- To evaluate the utility of an assessment rubric in measuring these skill improvements.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design was employed.
- Students' question formulation skills were assessed using a rubric before and after a training session.
- Paired t-tests were used to compare pre- and post-instruction scores.
Main Results:
- Students showed statistically significant improvement in question formulation skills.
- Average scores increased from 45.5 (SD 11.1) to 65.6 (SD 5.4) on a 70-point scale.
- The mean increase in scores was 20.1 points (p<0.001).
Conclusions:
- A brief instructional session, supported by a rubric, effectively enhanced medical students' question formulation abilities.
- This training is beneficial for improving EBP skills in medical education.
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