EXSS Research Methods Laura Kuo FALL 2015
OUTLINE 1.Database Searching MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, SportDiscus Search Strategies EBP Limits Persistent Link Interlibrary Loan
What is Evidence-based Practice? Clinical Expertise Patients’ Preferences Research Evidence
What do we mean by “evidence”? The evidence pyramid is used to illustrate the evolution of the literature. As you move up the pyramid the amount of available literature decreases, but … increases in its relevance for application in clinical settings. Image:
Evidence-based Practice: The Process
A well-built clinical question P atient, population, or problem I ntervention, prognostic factor, or exposure C omparison or intervention O utcomes to measure or be achieved
CLINICAL SCENARIO Does exercise therapy improve bone density in elderly women with osteoporosis?