The aim of this paper is to present anaccessible introduction into critical appraisal of scientificarticles. Click here to consult the resource Resource quality according to evaluation criteria, range 0-32: 23
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A series of 10 papers published by the prestigious BMJ regarding critical evaluation of research results published in medical journals. Click here to consult the resource Resource quality according to evaluation criteria, range 0-32: 25
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This paper reports the development of a hierarchy for ranking of evidenceevaluating healthcare interventions. Click here to consult the resource Resource quality according to evaluation criteria, range 0-32: 25
The current approach to assessing the quality of evidenceobtained from clinical trials focuses on three dimensions: thequality of the design (with double-blinded randomised controlledtrials representing the highest level of such design); the statisticalpower (beta) and the level of significance (alpha). While theseaspects are important, we
Third step of evidence based medicine (EBM) to determine the clinical value of a study. Click here to consult the resource Resource quality according to evaluation criteria, range 0-32: 29
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This article describes the structured classificationof studies into two types, primary and secondary, as wellas a further subclassification of studies of primary type.This is done on the basis of a selective literature searchconcerning study types in medical research, in addition tothe authors’ own experience. Click
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A practical, richly illustrated guide on finding relevant scientific information necessary to make clinical decisions according to the EBP concept. Click here to consult the resource Resource quality according to evaluation criteria, range 0-32: 28
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The aim of evidence based practice is to help clinicians tobase their practice on best current evidence. The essentialfirst step in the process is the identification of uncertainty, orthe need for information, and the translation of thisuncertainty into answerable clinical questions. Developingthe ability to formulate
