Table 1

Data extraction form

Data itemDescription
AuthorsStudy authors
Title/yearArticle details
CountryGeographical location
PopulationDoctors in training (see Author note)
SizeSample size
DesignStudy design: qualitative, quantitative, mixed, cohort, prospective, retrospective, observational
SettingEducational setting: classroom, ward, workshop, programme, course, module, lecture, online
ContentEducational content: EBM, EBP, EBHC, evidence-based surgery, SDM,
DeliveryCreation, delivery and analysis of educational interventions
OutcomesClassified according to Barr et al.23 Level 1: learners’ reaction. Level 2a: modification of attitudes/perceptions. Level 2b: acquisition of knowledge/skills. Level 3: change in behaviour. Level 4a: change in organisational practice. Level 4b: benefits to patients/clients.
  • EBHC, evidence-based healthcare; EBM, evidence-based medicine; EBP, evidence-based practice; SDM, shared decision-making.