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Journal club: A step towards evidence based practice
Anil V Ankola1, Mamata Hebbal2, Ratika3
1 Professor and Head, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India
2 Reader, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India
3 P.G. Student, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India
Correspondence Address:
Anil V Ankola
Professor and Head, Dept. of Public Health Dentistry, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum
India
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A Journal Club is a group of individuals who meet regularly to critically evaluate recent articles in scientific literature. Journal clubs are usually organized around a defined subject in basic or applied research. The general purpose of a journal club is to facilitate the review of a specific research study and to discuss implications of the study for clinical practice. There are many advantages of participating in a journal club, including keeping abreast of new knowledge, promoting awareness of current nursing research findings, learning to critique and appraise research, becoming familiar with the best current clinical research, and encouraging research utilization. Several factors are key in promoting a successful journal club, including promoting interest, attendance, and involvement. The value of a journal club is that it can promote a better understanding of the research process and an improved ability to critically appraise research |
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