This course will provide participants with the necessary skills to critically appraise the quality of the spine literature. Specifically, the course will introduce basic study designs and discuss the main threats to the validity of clinical studies. Learning methods include lectures and workshops. Recently published papers will be used for discussion in the workshops. The topics covered in the course include: the importance of critically reading the literature to inform clinical practice, and emphasis will be out on the evaluation of randomised clinical trials and cohort studies. Participants will learn to use a critical appraisal tool to assess the quality of randomised control trials and cohort/prognostic studies.
Using literature to inform my practice - core skills 1
Aims of the Module
Chair and Faculty
Chair: Jessica Wong, DC PhD, Epidemiologist, CA
Faculty: Josh Plener, Canada and Pedro dos Santos Silva, Portugal
Date
23 January 2026 | 13:00–17:30 CET
Module Fee
Member Fee €100,
Non-Member Fee €150
Format
Virtual classroom with real-time interaction and discussion
This Module is also part of the EUROSPINE Basic Diploma (EduWeek)
