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Principles and Practice of Clinical Research course for surgeons: an evaluation of knowledge transfer and perceptions

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Knowledge and training in evidence-based medicine (EBM) and clinical research is under-represented in most surgical training programs in North America. To address a lack of resources for surgeons, trainees and related specialties, we developed a Principles and Practice of Clinical Research (PPCR) course. The current study evaluated transfer of knowledge and perceptions about the course. METHODS: The course was an intensive 2.5-day …

Authors

Sprague S; Pozdniakova P; Kaempffer E; Saccone M; Schemitsch EH; Bhandari M

Journal

Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 46–52

Publisher

Joule

Publication Date

February 1, 2012

DOI

10.1503/cjs.018610

ISSN

0008-428X