Effect of a Course on Evidence-Based Medicine: Exploratory Análisis
Abstract
Introduction. Making clinical decisions based on the best available evidence is a good practice that favors health outcomes. Different organizations have promoted its use; however, there are still some barriers to its appropriation among health professionals. The objective was the exploratory analysis of the effect of a course on knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in health professionals practicing in Bogotá, Colombia. Methodology. Exploratory study that included quantitative and qualitative components with a descriptive approach. The study was conducted between August 2022 and April 2023. For the quantitative component, a questionnaire was developed with 38 questions, applied before and after the course. In the qualitative component, 6 semi-structured interviews were conducted with teachers, students, and a project manager. Results. The quantitative results showed changes in clinical decision-making and the improvement in the knowledge and application of study quality assessment tools to resolve clinical issues. The qualitative component identified two main themes: pedagogy in decision-making and the aspects that either allow or do not allow the implementation of these tools for clinical decision making. Discussion. The results on the effects of the course are similar to those reported by other studies in contexts other than Colombia. Research is needed in the medium and long term to measure the impact of the training on practice change. Conclusion. The course suggests effects on knowledge and skills related to searching for and evaluating evidence, formulating clinical questions, understanding the certainty of evidence, and improving attitudes toward the use of evidence to inform clinical decision-making.
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