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Critical Appraisal
The following information is designed to help you make sense of critical appraisal with links for further reading.
What is Critical Appraisal?
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Critical appraisal is the process of systematically examining research to assess its validity, results and relevance before using it to inform a decision.
Critical appraisal is an essential part of evidence-based practice. It is a process which helps health care professionals decide whether a piece of research is good enough to be used in decision making. It is about evaluating the whole research process, rather than looking just at the results.
eLearning Modules
The critical appraisal programme has been designed to enable you to build confidence in the critical appraisal process when applying and evaluating research.
Please note that you will need to register on the e-LfH website if you wish to record your activity.
There are nine modules that aim to support you with understanding the different methods and tools to carry out critical appraisal of research.
Introduction to Critical Appraisal
Introduction to equity considerations in critical appraisal
Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Randomised Controlled Trials
Introduction to Interpreting Results for Critical Appraisal
Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Systematic Reviews
Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Qualitative Studies
Introduction to Critical Appraisal of Diagnostic Studies
Introduction to Critical Appraisal Tools
Critical Appraisal Evaluation