Studying the Studies (Part 1 of 2) | Finding and evaluating published research with Lynn Shaffer
[Ep4] Do you ever wonder if the studies you read are actually good? Are they set up for success, or are they riddled with red flags? Maybe you aren't sure about how to even find a research paper. Listen in on this two part conversation with Senior Statistical Analyst, Lynn Shaffer, as we discuss how to find studies and evaluate their reliability - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!
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:
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?
- Is there such a thing as a perfect sample size?
- And more!
Quick Links:
- Linktree: Links to the research papers mentioned in the show
- 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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Jonathan Marsh
Jonathan currently works as a Simulation Coordinator with Mount Carmel Health System. His clinical experience comes from working as a paramedic in the ED and pre-hospital settings. Before getting into healthcare, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism. He can frequently be found creating podcasts, listening to podcasts, talking about podcasts, and helping others create their own podcasts ...
