Mirjam Nielen - Introduction to Statistics

Always wondered why research papers often present rather complicated statistical analyses? Or wondered how to properly analyse the results of a pragmatic trial from your own practice? This talk will give an overview of basic statistical principles and focus on the why of statistics, rather than on the how. 
 
 MN - Introduction to Statistics 
Veterinary Evidence TodayEdinburgh, 1-3 November 2016

Sue Badger and Andrea Jeffery - Don't Be Afraid to Ask the Question: A Simple Guide for Veterinary Nurses to Conducting Evidence-Based Research in Clinical Practice

Q&A from Sue and Andrea's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 1, 2016.

Sue Badger and Andrea Jeffery - Don't Be Afraid to Ask the Question: A Simple Guide for Veterinary Nurses to Conducting Evidence-Based Research in Clinical Practice

The evolution of veterinary nursing over the past fifty years combined with the introduction of the RCVS Register and Code of Conduct means that RVN's are now accountable for their actions and as a result must develop the ability to critically appraise, both their own practice and the protocols of the organisation in which they work, as part of clinical governance. It is therefore important that they develop the tools which enable them to confidently question all aspects of their clinical practice, but especially patient care and welfare, where necessary.
 Don't Be Afraid to Ask the Question: A Simple Guide for Veterinary Nurses to Conducting Evidence-Based Research in Clinical Practice
 
Veterinary Evidence TodayEdinburgh, 1-3 November 2016

Louise O'Dwyer - Challenges of EBVM as a RVN in a practice setting

Q&A from Louise's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 1, 2016. 

Louise O'Dwyer - Challenges of EBVM as a RVN in a practice setting

This talk will look at difficulties for RVNs working in private practice gaining access to sufficient papers and studies in order to provide the evidence we need, and also looking at the selection of appropriate topics. We will look at sources of information such as the RCVS Knowledge library in order to collect evidence, and also how to select appropriate, relevant topics for research which will be useful to other RVNs working in practice, and will help in the creation of nursing protocols and nursing care bundles, which will advance nursing and patient care. 
 
Veterinary Evidence TodayEdinburgh, 1-3 November 2016

Richard Mellanby - The only way is ethics? Undertaking research as a practice-based vet/RVN - Q&A

Q&A from Richard's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 3, 2016. 

Richard Mellanby - The only way is ethics? Undertaking research as a practice-based vet/RVN

Research is essential to provide the evidence-base for veterinary science in order to improve the health and welfare of animals and to improve public health. In this session, Dr Mellanby will discuss the valuable contribution that practice-based veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses can make to the future of veterinary knowledge. 
 
Veterinary Evidence TodayEdinburgh, 1-3 November 2016
 

Ava Firth and Ian Robertson - Preliminary Evaluation of a Practice-Based EBVM Skills Development Program - Q&A

Q&A from Ava and Ian's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 2, 2016.

Ava Firth and Ian Robertson - Preliminary Evaluation of a Practice-Based EBVM Skills Development Program

Whilst there is a small body of research that investigates the development of EBVM skills in veterinary undergraduates there is a paucity of research that aims to understand the development of EBVM skills in practice-based post-graduate veterinary surgeons. This talk on a paper is a small step in remedying that shortfall. In particular, the paper provides a progress report on an RCVS Knowledge funded study that is evaluating a practice-based EBVM development program.
 AF & IR - Preliminary Evaluation of a Practice-Based EBVM Skills Development Program
Veterinary Evidence TodayEdinburgh, 1-3 November 2016

Steve Budsberg and David Church - Can Practice-Based Evidence Complement and Promote EBVM? - Q&A

Q&A from Steve and David's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 1, 2016.