The Art and Science of Reading a Journal Article

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IPAC Canada Members can now receive an education credit towards their CIC® recertification by attending IPAC Canada educational webinars.

This is to comply with recertification requirements of the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC). CBIC has approved the use of a generic certificate of completion which will be available for download at the end of the webinar.

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Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 1000 PT, 1100 MT/SK, 1200 CT, 1300 ET, 1340 AT, 1430 NL
Duration: 1 Hour
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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS

1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control. Note: Attendees must attend a minimum of 45 minutes (for a 1.0 hour webinar) before a Certificate of Completion will be provided.

Description

Reading a scientific journal article can be a daunting endeavor. However, being a consumer of research is critically important to keep current with the latest information about areas of interest, help translate research findings into clinical practice, and assist with designing research studies to address unanswered questions. While the value of reading research studies is evident, it can be frustrating and intimidating for people who are novices or do not have a research background. Fortunately, critically evaluating research is a skill that can be learned through practicing the application of a focused systematic approach. The presenter will:

Describe the process of evidence-based medicine, the hierarchy of evidence of study designs and the major branches of analytic epidemiology.
Identify the formal sections of a research article and the key elements to look for in each section.
Differentiate between statistical significance and clinical significance.

Presenter:

Lori Moore joined GOJO in 2013 as a Clinical Application Specialist. In this position, she provided leadership and support to healthcare organizations as they implemented electronic compliance monitoring. She has been a trusted partner to hospital key stakeholders in the development, design, and implementation of hand hygiene improvement efforts. In January 2017, she transitioned to the role of Clinical Educator. Through this position, Lori provides clinical support and education to assist healthcare professionals on their journey to improve hand hygiene. Lori’s clinical background is in critical care, and she worked in the medical intensive care unit at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for 10 years. Her passion for patient safety and quality of care sparked her interest in infection prevention, and she worked as an infection preventionist prior to joining GOJO.

This webinar is made possible through the generous support of:

Purell