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Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Resources

This guide highlights evidence-based medicine (EBM) and evidence-based nursing (EBN) resources available at the UC Health Sciences Library.

Finding Evidence-Based Answers to Clinical Questions

Use the options below to determine which sources may best fit your need.

For example:

  • What are the differences between depression and bipolar disorder?
  • I have a new patient with sickle cell anemia; I need an overview of this condition.

Resources to consider:

For example:

  • What is the pediatric dosage of erythromycin for strep throat?
  • What drugs have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer's?

Resources to consider:

For example:

  • What’s the latest on the management of panic disorder?
  • What’s the best method of pain control in children?

Resources to consider:

For example:

  • In a 70 year old woman with primary insomnia and a previous adverse reaction to hypnotics, can cognitive behavior therapy improve sleep quality and duration?
  • In a toddler with croup, does dexamethasone (or glucocorticoids) reduce symptoms better than standard supportive care?

Resources to consider:

For example:

  • Is melatonoin safe and effective for treating insomnia?
  • Does music therapy help surgical patients heal faster?

Resources to consider:

For example:

  • Where can I find some nutrition information for my newly-diagnosed patient with diabetes

Resources to consider:

*Table from the Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries. UC resources substituted for Dartmouth resources. Original handout available at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biomed/resources.htmld/guides/FindingGoodAnswers.pdf.

Finding Evidence-Based Answers to Clinical Questions

CAT Resources

This section provides resources on critically appraised topics (CATS). CATs are brief, standardized summaries and appraisals of a research article. 

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