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Towards Evidence-Based Practice
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By
Antoine Helewa, MSc(Clin Epid), PT, Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Elborn College, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Joan Walker, PhD, PT, Professor, School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
Description
This authoritative text offers a systematic structure for evaluating research articles and incorporating the findings into professional
practice. Coverage includes research methodooology and design; how to perform a literature search; how to review and appraise papers
on outcome assessment, diagnostic tests, economic evaluations, systematic reviews, meta analysis; and health care review in the 21st
Century.
Contents
The Nuts and Bolts of Research: Terms, Concepts, and Designs. Where to Look for the Evidence - The Library Search. How to Start a Critical
Review of the Literature. How to Review Articles on Outcome Measures and Diagnostic Tests. How to Review Articles About Treatment Efficacy
and Effectiveness. How to Understand an Article About Economic Evaluation. How to Evaluate a Review Article or a Meta-Analysis. International
Collaborations. Health Care in the 21st Century. Appendices. Elements of a Research Paper and a Research Proposal. Sample Evaluation
Sheets. Examples of Published Papers. Cochrane Collaboration. Glossary. Subject Index.
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Paperback, 271 pages, publication date: DEC-1999
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-7390-5
ISBN-10: 0-7216-7390-2
Imprint: SAUNDERS
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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