Research Guides: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Resources: A-Z Resource List

Alphabetical List of EBM Resources

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The majority of links come from: The National Library of Medicine (NLM), the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE) and the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC).

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Finding Evidence-Based Answers to Clinical Questions

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

I Need: Overview of a particular disease, condition, or background information

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:

I Need: Drug Information

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:

I Need: A synthesis of best practice recommendations for disease management (critically-appraised topics)

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:

I Need: An answer to a narrow question that isn’t addressed in the synthesis resources (critically-appraised articles & unfiltered info)

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:

I Need: Evidence-based information about alternative therapies

For example:

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

Resources to consider:

I Need: Information to share with patients

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

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.