Northwest Center for Public Health Practice at the University of Washington

Searching and Summarizing the Literature

This is an all levels course offering CPH — Free
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CEU

CPH

Cost

Free

Time to Start

3-5 minutes

Length

1.00 hour

Overview

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The scientific literature on effective interventions is a key tool for evidence-based public health. This 1-hour module will explain systematic reviews of scientific literature and introduce you to important resources for finding practice-relevant studies.

This is module 5 of the Evidence-Based Public Health Training Series. It is meant to stand alone, but you may also take it together with the other modules in this series to receive a certificate in Evidence-Based Public Health.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the process used in systematic reviews and identify key sources
  • Become familiar with resources that assist in searching and summarizing the scientific literature

Competency Terms

Analytical/Assessment Skills
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills

Related Occupations

Public health - multiple occupations will benefit
Public Health Manager/Program Manager

Related Job Tasks

Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement

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