Foundations of Evidence-based Practice
Introduction to Journal Club
Role of the leader in presenting at journal club
Describe the relevance of the paper chosen
Summarise the study and research question / research aims
State the importance and relevance of the research question / research aims
Share the methods used with member of the journal club
Critique and evaluate the paper, including comments on the importance of the study, validity and any limitations
Summarise the key findings
Describe how the results are applicable to the wider population, and the relevance to journal club members
Draw conclusions on the selected paper and your personal decision about using the study to inform clinical practice
Utilise a Mahara page for each meeting within the journal club and present a 300 word summary for other journal club members