Understanding research and critical appraisal

A FutureLearn course developed by St George's, University of London, looking at the principles of critical appraisal, and techniques and models that can be used when appraising healthcare papers.

This critical appraisal elearning was developed by the NHS Knowledge for Healthcare Learning Academy in partnership with recognised subject matter experts. Applicable to health and care staff at all levels, this elearning may be ‘dipped into’ for reference or completed as a whole to obtain a certificate.

The Doctor's Guide to Critical Appraisal is a clear and comprehensive guide to understanding research used worldwide by doctors, dentists, nurses, medical students and researchers. Develop the knowledge and skills to appraise clinical research papers effectively.

The best-selling introduction to evidence-based medicine In a clear and engaging style, How to Read a Paper demystifies evidence-based medicine and explains how to critically appraise published research and also put the findings into practice.

This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design. For all three approaches it includes a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry

A series of bite-sized videos on how to critically appraise a randomised controlled trial using the CASP checklist. Produced by the team at Barts Health Knowledge and Library Service

An introduction to critical appraisal from the Cochrane Collaboration