Critical Appraisal of Studies
- Assess a study’s validity, reliability, and applicability to clinical practice.
- Greenhalgh emphasizes understanding bias, study design, and statistical methods.
- Critical appraisal prevents reliance on flawed or misleading research.
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Trisha Greenhalgh’s How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine equips readers with tools to critically appraise medical research and practice evidence-based medicine. By emphasizing clear question formulation, statistical understanding, and applying reliable evidence, it bridges research and clinical care, promoting effective, patient-centered, and scientifically grounded healthcare decisions
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