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The objective of this unit is to provide candidates with an understanding of key methodological concepts of level one evidence based studies needed to conduct high quality surgical research. It will cover basic concepts and principles of good clinical research practice and provide the necessary skills on how to measure the quality of care. Key topics focus on how to identify, appraise, select and synthesise a systematic review and meta-analysis. The use of databases and registries and how to best present statistical analysis and summarise data. This unit will provide candidates with the skills to measure the quality of surgical care as well as evaluate surgical performance and measures of effects. Candidates will be able to critically appraise published statistics and learn to identify publication bias before applying the findings to their own clinical practice.
Study level | Postgraduate |
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Academic unit | Surgery |
Credit points | 6 |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2020
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Online | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2021
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Online | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2022
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Online | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2023
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Online | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2024
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Online | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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