Systematic reviews to support evidence-based medicine : how to review and apply findings of healthcare research /
Kalid Khan ... [et al.].
- 2nd edition
- London : Hodder Annold, c2011.
- xiii, 201 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents;
Steps of a systematic review Step 1: Framing questions for review Step 2: Identifying relevant literature Step 3: Assessing the quality of the literature Step 4: Summarizing the evidence Step 5: Interpreting the findings
Case studies Case study 1: Identifying and appraising systematic reviews Case study 2: Reviewing evidence on safety of a public health intervention Case study 3: Reviewing evidence on effectiveness of therapy Case study 4: Reviewing evidence on accuracy of a test Case study 5: Reviewing qualitative evidence to evaluate patient experience Case study 6: Reviewing evidence on the effects of educational intervention Case study 7: Gauging strength of evidence to guide decision making Case study 8: To use or not to use a therapy? Incorporating evidence on adverse effects
Includes bibliographical references and index.
9781853157943 1853157945
2011499633
Evidence-based medicine. Evidence-Based Medicine. Practice Guidelines as Topic. Review Literature as Topic.