Journal Club

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Article
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article citation>

Topic

Briefly

outline the topic of the article

Describe why this particular article was
selected what is its relevance to the group
or topic area? What was the case or
problem that attracted you to this topic?

Search strategy

Explain how you found this article - describe

the search strategy that enabled you to
identify this article (this may involve working
alongside library colleagues), or was this
study recommended to you by a colleague?

Research methodology

Discuss the authors methodology, sampling

procedures, study design etc.

Findings

Outline the authors findings / results

Critical appraisal

Appraise the validity of the study and what

implications it may have for current practice

Conclusion

Summary and conclusion

Group discussion

Open up the topic for wider discussion within

the group