CARE application difficulty types and interpretive comments
Critical Appraisal Theme | Application Difficulty | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Patient information Clinical findings | Easy | Most students found these critical appraisal themes easy to apply. The instructor does not need to modify explanatory approach. |
| Diagnostic assessment Follow-up/outcomes | Moderate | Many students found these critical appraisal themes difficult to apply. The instructor should develop additional explanatory resources that students can refer to as needed. |
| Abstract Patient perspectives Timeline Interventions Discussion | Difficult | Most students found these critical appraisal themes difficult to apply. The instructor should spend more time discussing these themes and their application during the primary lecture and during the critical appraisal walkthrough activity. Additionally, Figure 4’s “more” vs “most” categories of difficulty can inform how much time is spent discussing these critical appraisal themes. |