Table of Contents
Preface
Section I: Critical Appraisal of Evidence
Chapter 1. Defining Evidence-Based Medicine and Formulation of the Clinical Question
Chapter 2. The Literature Search: Three Levels of Searching
Chapter 3. Observational Studies: Overview, Advantages and Limitations
Chapter 4. Interventional Studies
Chapter 5. Studies of Diagnostic Test Accuracy: Interpretation and Appraisal
Chapter 6. Survey Research
Chapter 7. Qualitative Research: Answering In-Depth Questions
Chapter 8. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
Chapter 9. Clinical Practice Guidelines
Chapter 10. Biostatistics Concepts for Clinicians
Section II: Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine
Chapter 11. Designing Evidence-Based Medicine Curricula for Trainees
Chapter 12. Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine on Rounds
Chapter 13. Promoting Faculty Development in the Practice of Evidence-Based Medicine
Section III: Further Considerations for Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 14. Nurses’ Role in Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 15. Using Evidence to Promote High Value Care
Chapter 16. Using Technology to Keep Up with Evidence
Index