Note from the authors iv
Acknowledgements iv
Introduction to this workbook v
How to use this workbook vi
Part 1: Introduction to evidence-based practice 1
What is evidence-based practice? 3
Some evidence-based cases 14
Part 2: The steps in evidence-based practice 19
EBP Step 1: Formulate an answerable question 21
EBP Step 2: Track down the best evidence 39
EBP Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence 71
EBP Step 4: Apply the evidence 133
Part 3: Further critical appraisal exercises 141
Critical appraisal of studies for a prognosis question 143
Critical appraisal of studies for a diagnostic test accuracy question 161
Part 4: Reflections and further information 175
How am I doing? Diary of a reflective practitioner 177
Useful sources of evidence 182
Further reading 185
Glossary 186
Answers to quizzes and appraisals 191
Endpiece 198
Index 199
Paul Glasziou is Director of the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine University of Oxford and editor of the journal Evidence Based Medicine (BMJ Publishing Group).
Chris Del Mar is Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University and Associate Editor of Evidence Based Medicine.
Janet Salisbury is Director of Biotext and responsible for the book’s high quality design.
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