[S1 E4] Lynn Shaffer, PhD, is a Senior Statistical Analyst with the Mount Carmel Health System. She works in the Office of Research Affairs to support clinical research and quality improvement projects for the GME residents and faculty . Her expertise includes epidemiology, research and statistical methodology. During our discussion, Lynn proposes a few ways to not only find quality research papers, but also how we can trouble-shoot the ones we do find. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:

• What are some of the search engines we can use to find quality studies?
• How are studies typically structured?
• What are some of the red and yellow flags to look for?
• And more!

Quick Links:

• PubMed: Search engine for biomedical literature
• The EQUATOR Network: International initiative seeking to promote transparent and accurate reporting, as well as wider use of robust reporting guidelines
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Database of privately and publicly funded studies from around the world
• CASP Checklist for Randomized Trials: A downloadable PDF checklist to help review a study that reports randomized trial results
• Mount Carmel Research Institute
• Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library

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