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Chapter 9: Journal Clubs
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Which one of the following is NOT a primary goal of journal club participation?
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a. Practice critical appraisal skills
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b. Become a content expert in a therapeutic discipline
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c. Keep current with newly published literature
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d. Improve understanding of statistical methods and research design
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b. Become a content expert in a therapeutic discipline
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Which one of the following is NOT a function of the journal club facilitator?
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a. Secure a meeting space
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c. Approve articles to be discussed
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d. Provide an overview of the study
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d. Provide an overview of the study
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Critical appraisal is the process of systematically and critically evaluating a scientific study for relevance and value within a specific context.
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Discussion of a clinical controversy should be avoided during a journal club discussion.
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Which of the following is most suitable for a journal club presentation?
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b. A letter to the editor
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c. A nonsystematic review
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Which of the following is least likely to help promote participation in discussion?
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a. Use of a presentation-style format and slide set
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b. Use of open-ended questions
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c. Sending participants a literature review checklist
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d. Sending participants the selected article in advance
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a. Use of a presentation-style format and slide set
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Journal clubs are the most frequently used active learning strategy when teaching medical literature evaluation.
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