Evidence-based Medicine (EBM) is an approach that encourages the employment of the best available clinical evidence from systematic research for use in clinical practice. It seeks to augment medical traditions not yet subjected to adequate evaluation with findings based on the application of the scientific method. EBM tools include, but are not limited to, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews (of a series of trials) and meta-analyses.
International not-for-profit organisation preparing, maintaining and promoting the accessibility of systematic reviews of the effects of health care. General information, access to the Cochrane Library, guidelines, manuals and software. www.cochrane.org
The University of North Carolina presents an alphabetical list of clinical research topics, each with a review of strengths and weaknesses. www.med.unc.edu/medicine/edursrc/!catlist.htm
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the United States presents summaries and assessments for healthcare providers and clinicians. Documents may be viewed or downloaded at no cost. www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/epcindex.htm
A searchable database of evidence-based answers to real-life clinical questions, with details of courses and teaching material. Developed in the Emergency Department of Manchester Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom. www.bestbets.org
Collection of summaries and critical appraisals regarding common on-call medical conditions, with definitions and a list of the specialties covered. www.eboncall.org
The American Academy of Family Physicians presents a summary and assessment of five web-based research tools. Available as PDF download. www.aafp.org/fpm/20030700/49prac.html
Comprehensive overview of Evidence Based Practice on the internet, with useful learning resources, such as an evidence-based virtual library, software and journals; from ScHARR, University of Sheffield. www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/ir/netting
Summarises current knowledge about the prevention and treatment of disease, based on appraisal of systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials. Free on-line access for physicians in the United Kingdom or in developing countries. www.clinicalevidence.com
A general practitioner presents his collection of evidence-based information about common diseases and conditions, with links to original research. black.book.users.btopenworld.com
Collection of systematic reviews (abstract and/or full text PDF) on evidence-based health care; from the Chalmers Research Group, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute. www.chalmersresearch.com/projects_reviews.html
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