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The fundamentals of critically appraising an article

BDJ Student volume 29, pages 12–13 (2022)Cite this article

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Sneha Chotaliya

We are often surrounded by an abundance of research and articles, but the quality and validity can vary massively. Not everything will be of a good quality - or even valid. An important part of reading a paper is first assessing the paper. This is a key skill for all healthcare professionals as anything we read can impact or influence our practice. It is also important to stay up to date with the latest research and findings.

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Chotaliya, S. The fundamentals of critically appraising an article. BDJ Student 29, 12–13 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41406-021-0275-6

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