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Evidence-Based Medicine?
Evidence-based medicine refers to the attempt to apply the standards of evidence from medicial research to clinical decision-making and other aspects of practice. You can find a much more thorough explanation at Oxford University's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.
Evidence-Based Medicine Databases/Resources
Quick Search in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews:
List of evidence-based practice resources available either through Library Services or freely available on the web:
- Cochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsThe premiere evidence-based medicine database, contains systematic reviews and other types of medical information that can guide clinical decision making.
- Database of Abstracts of Reviews of EffectsIncludes abstracts of published systematic reviews on the effects of health care from around the world, which have been critically analyzed according to a high standard of criteria. Contains reviews not available in Cochrane.
- Rehabilitation Reference CenterAn evidence-based clinical reference tool for use by rehabilitation clinicians at the point-of-care. Contains clinical reviews, among other resources.
- PEDro - The Physiotherapy Evidence Database
A free web-based resource that provides "rapid access to bibliographic details and abstracts of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy." - OT SeekerOT Seeker contains abstracts of occupational therapy-related systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials. OT Seeker rates the trials it indexes.
- CRD DatabasesDatabase list from the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination. Includes a version of DARE (Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects).
- TRIP DatabaseTRIP stands for "Turning Research Into Practice" and is a useful evidence-based medicine database. Contains medical images and patient information leaflets as well as article links. Much of what is here can be found full text in Library Services' holdings!
- Yale MeSH Analyzer
Analyzes PubMed IDs looking for MeSH term similarities
Other EBM Websites
- National Guideline Clearinghouse (U.S. gov't)Evidence-based medicine guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Introduction to Evidence-Based MedicineA tutorial produced by Duke and UNC which provides an introduction to evidence-based medicine.
New from Cochrane
Here are the latest reviews from Cochrane Collection, the premiere evidence-based medicine database. Check back often, as this section will update automatically whenever new reviews are added!
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Citing Sources
When it's time to write your paper and bibliography, our Citing Sources page can help you format your citations and references correctly. If you are not sure which citation style your class is using, ask your professor.
