Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-263) and index.
Contents
Evidence-based practice -- Formulating a question -- Finding the evidence : an information skills approach -- Introduction to critical appraisal -- Randomised controlled trials -- Studies assessing diagnostic tests -- Case series and reports -- Case-control studies -- Systematic review -- Economic evaluation -- Qualitative research -- Critical appraisal of clinical guidelines -- Is this test effective? -- Is this therapy effective? -- Is the intervention cost-effective? -- Context specificity : how was the study performed? -- Introducing change -- Evaluating change -- Teaching evidence-based health care -- Defecting unknowingness.
