Understanding health evidence in COVID-19 times

We all wish we were at least a little scientifically literate, so we can become competent enough to spot what is evidence based.  Whether it ' s a chat over the fence with a neighbour or something you spot on social media, it ' s hard to know how to assess the quality of health claims. For many people   accessing health claims isn ' t something they ' ve  considered to do before or needed to do until now. The World Health Organization defines an infodemic as “overabundance of information – some accurate and some not – that occurs during an epidemic. It can lead to confusion and ultimately mistrust in governments and public health response”. This has been a particular challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, with misinformation being shared often, and fast.Listed below is online learning that is freely available to anyone who is interested in an introduction to evidence-based healthcare, Cochrane evidence, and how to use it.A great resource for yourself and to pass on to family and friends!  Cochrane Evidence EssentialsWhat?  Four   free learning modules that give an introduction to Evidence Based Medicine, clinical trials and Cochrane evidence.How? You will be guided through four learning modules  by Eleni, a fictional character who is looking for reliable evidence to help her make informed choices. By following Eleni ’s story, users can explore topics that include Evidence Based Medicine, clinical trials, systematic reviews, and how to find, understand and...
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