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Clinical Evidence Made Easy by
Clinical Evidence Made Easy is a concise and accessible introduction for any healthcare professional looking to understand clinical evidence and data sources. Clinical Evidence Made Easyscores maximum 100 and 5 stars on Doody's (Sept 2014)! Here's what the reviewer said: "The authors present the concepts in a unique and simple way that is easy to read and understand." From other reviews: "The chapters are succinct. The text is simple and easy to follow........I really like this text. The title says it all - Clinical Evidence Made Easy" Ulster Medical Journal ";...the book will be useful for anyone who is interested in evidence based practice and who wants to be able to read published research papers and to pose appropriate questions of them." Nursing Times As clinical evidence becomes increasingly important in healthcare it is vitalthat healthcare professionals can read, analyse and understand the clinicaldata being presented. This book will equip the reader with the core skills andknowledge to make sense of the clinical evidence, without over-burdening themwith information and jargon. Building on the successof the other 'Made Easy' books (Medical Statistics Made Easy, HealthcareEconomics Made Easy, Practice Accounts Made Easy), this is a book fornon-specialists who need knowledge of the key tools and techniques so they canunderstand the clinical data, but who have no need to become experts in thesubject. Clinical Evidence MadeEasywill enable healthcareworkers in all fields to understand and implement the results from clinicaltrials, clinical journals and other data sources with confidence.
ISBN: 9781907904202Publication Date: 2014
How to Read a Paper by
The best-selling introduction to evidence-based medicine In a clear and engaging style, How to Read a Paper demystifies evidence-based medicine and explains how to critically appraise published research and also put the findings into practice. An ideal introduction to evidence-based medicine, How to Read a Paper explains what to look for in different types of papers and how best to evaluate the literature and then implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centred way. Helpful checklist summaries of the key points in each chapter provide a useful framework for applying the principles of evidence-based medicine in everyday practice. This fifth edition has been fully updated with new examples and references to reflect recent developments and current practice. It also includes two new chapters on applying evidence-based medicine with patients and on the common criticisms of evidence-based medicine and responses. How to Read a Paper is a standard text for medical and nursing schools as well as a friendly guide for everyone wanting to teach or learn the basics of evidence-based medicine.
ISBN: 9781118801116Publication Date: 2014
Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: a Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, 3E by
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The leading guide to the principles and clinical applications of evidence-based medicine--updated with new examples and new chapters A Doody's Core Title for 2019! Revised and updated to reflect the latest in medical research and evidence-based resources Practical focus and organization to guide clinicians through the fundamentals of using the medical literature to the more advanced strategies and skills for use in patient care, using the key questions to assess any new research: What are the results? How serious is the risk of bias? How do I apply the results to patient care? Updated real-world examples drawn from the medical literature New chapters that reflect the changing complexity of medical research and literature, including genetic association studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, network meta-analysis, noninferiority trials, quality improvement, and evidence-based medicine and the theory of knowledge New emphasis on understanding the role of patient preferences and preappraised resources that provide updated evidence and evidence-based recommendations for practice
ISBN: 9780071790710Publication Date: 2014
Quick Reference
- Glossary of Health Economics TermsGlossary of terms from the BMJ to help navigate health technology assessments, economic evaluations, and related studies.
- Inclusion CriteriaGuide to inclusion criteria for systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses from McMaster University.
- Likelihood RatiosExplanation of likelihood ratios from Oxford University's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
- Multiple Systematic Reviews on the Same QuestionGuide from the BMJ on navigating systematic reviews that cover the same topic.
- SpPin and SnNoutGuide to sensitivity and specificity from Oxford University's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
- Study DesignsOutline of the basic characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of common study designs from Oxford University's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
Critical Appraisal Tools
- AGREE IIThe Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation Instrument (AGREE II) can be used to asses the methodological rigor and developmental transparency of clinical practice guidelines.
- AMSTAR ChecklistA Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) serves as a guide for evaluating the methodology and reporting of systematic reviews.
- Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Critical Appraisal ToolsWorksheets to guide the critical appraisal of systematic reviews, diagnostic studies, prognosis studies, randomized controlled trials, and qualitative studies from Oxford University's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
- Duke University Appraisal ToolsWorksheets and suggested JAMA readings from the Duke University Medical Center Library and Archives to help guide the critical appraisal of therapy studies, diagnosis studies, screening studies, prognosis studies, harm studies, systematic reviews, qualitative studies, practice guidelines, clinical decision analyses, quality improvement studies, and economic analyses.
- Equator NetworkOnline library of various reporting guidelines for biomedical studies. Includes the main reporting guidelines for randomized trials, observational studies, systematic reviews, study protocols, diagnostic and prognostic studies, case reports, clinical practice guidelines, qualitative research, animal studies, quality improvement studies, and economic evaluations, as well as more specific areas, such as pediatric dentistry research, ultrasound studies in musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases, pharmacogenetic studies, and more.
- How to Read a PaperArticle series from the BMJ on understanding and evaluating medical research. Covers qualitative research, systematic reviews, economic analyses, diagnostic and screening tests, and drug trials, as well as more general topics, such as statistics and methodological quality.
- Statistics CalculatorsCalculators for odds ratio and relative risk, benefit increase, risk reduction, Bayesian statistics, likelihood ration, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value from the BMJ.
Equity Issues and Appraisal
- CONSORT-Equity 2017 Extension and Elaboration for Better Reporting of Health Equity in Randomised TrialsWelch VA, Norheim OF, Jull J, Cookson R, Sommerfelt H, Tugwell P, CONSORT-Equity ad Boston Equity Symposium. CONSORT-Equity 2017 extension and elaboration for better reporting of health equity in randomised trials. BMJ. 2017; 359:j5085.
- Extending the PRISMA Statement to Equity-Focused Systematic ReviewsWelch V, Petticrew M, Petkovic J, Moher D, Waters E, White H, Tugwell P. Extending the PRISMA statement to equity-focused systematic reviews (PRISMA-E 2012): Explanation and elaboration. J Clin Epidemiol. 2016 Feb; 70:68-89.