Evidence Pyramid
Start your research in the resources at the top of the pyramid, then work your way down.
Meta Search Engines
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SUMSearch2 This link opens in a new windowSUMSearch selects the best resources for your question, formats the question for each resource and makes additional searches based on the results.
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TRIP Database This link opens in a new windowThis clinical search engine allows users to quickly find high-quality research evidence to support practice or care. It also searches for images, videos, and patient education handouts.
Other Sources of Evidence
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BestBETs This link opens in a new windowBrief and structured evidence appraisal and summaries specific to emergency medicine.
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Stat!Ref Evidence Alerts1. Click on the "My Stat!Ref" link in top right corner.
2. Type your e-mail address in the appropriate box. Login or register for an account.
3. Select Alerts tab
4. Click STAT!Ref Evidence Alerts link
5. Click on the Medicine, Nursing or Rehab tab. Select your discipline, categories and populations.
6. Click the Apply Alerts button.
Other Resources about EBP
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Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy: Optimal Patient Care = Best Knowledge + Competent PractitionerCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, QV 704 C541e 2007
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JAMAEvidence This link opens in a new windowCollection of resources to teach and promote evidence based medicine. Textbooks, glossary, worksheets, and education worksheets.
Summaries: Clinical Information Tools
Summaries of topics and guidelines.
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National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) This link opens in a new windowGuidelines for United Kingdom (UK) National Health Services (NHS).
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UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Syntheses: Systematic Reviews
Syntheses resources include the publication types systematic review and meta-analysis.
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MEDLINE (Ovid) This link opens in a new windowLimit search to publication types: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and/or Guidelines
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PubMed@USC This link opens in a new windowLimit search to publication types: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and/or Guidelines.
Synopses: Article Appraisals
Critically-appraised journal articles.
Studies: Primary Research Articles
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PubMed@USC This link opens in a new windowLimit search to publication types: Randomized Controlled Trials, Cohort Studies, Case-Control Trials, etc.
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PubMed Clinical QueriesChoose Category (question type) and Scope to obtain relevant study types.
Studies: Unpublished Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov This link opens in a new windowRegistry and results database; includes information about publicly & privately funded studies including; completed & ongoing trials, research design, results, and contact information.
Appraise the Evidence
Now that you have searched for evidence, continue on Step 3: Appraising the Evidence.