Evidence Based Physical Therapy

Linda Fetters (Author), Julie Tilson (Author)

9780803661158

Paperback / softback, published 25 October 2018

240 pages, 155 illustrations
27.9 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm, 0.51 kg

This book then is an essential bridge to assist the application of EBP to physiotherapy. Dr. Fetters and Dr. Tilson have done an excellent job in describing the fundamentals of EBP, and expertly adapting them to the needs of physiotherapists using everyday clinical examples to illustrate the processes. Using this book will help in learning these vital skills for 21st century practice." - Paul Glasziou, Professor, Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice, Bond University, Australia

Improve outcomes through evidence-based therapy. This practical, easy-to-use guide uses a five-step process to show you how to find, appraise, and apply the research in the literature to meet your patient's goals. You'll learn how to develop evidence-based questions specific to your clinical decisions and conduct efficient and effective searches of print and online sources to identify the most relevant and highest quality evidence. Then, you'll undertake a careful appraisal of the information; interpret the research; and synthesize the results to generate valid answers to your questions. And, finally, you'll use the Critically Appraised Topic (CAT) tool to communicate your findings.

See what practitioners and students are saying about the previous edition…

Great resource for applying evidence to practice. "The book is very clearly written with clinical examples, and in-depth questions. If you want a comprehensive book on statistics this is not the book for you, but it is an easily understandable introduction to physical therapy research which will help you to interpret the literature and apply it to your patients."

Five Stars. "This book is a must have for those just being introduced to EBP and research in physical therapy.

• I: Finding and Appraising Evidence to Improve Patient Care
• 1. The Evidence Based Practice Model
• 2. Asking a Clinical Question and Searching for Research Evidence
• 3. Critically Appraise the Applicability and Quality of a Research Study
• 4. Critically Appraise the Results of a Research Study
• II: Appraising Other Types of Studies: Beyond the Randomized Clinical Trial
• 5. Appraising Diagnostic Research Studies
• 6. Appraising Prognostic Research Studies
• 7. Appraising Research Studies of Systematic Reviews
• 8. Appraising Clinical Practice Guidelines
• 9. Appraising Studies with Alternative Designs
• 10. Appraising Research Studies of Outcome Measures
• III: Communication and Technology for Evidence Based Practice
• 11. Communicating Evidence for Best Practice
• 12. Technology and Evidence Based Practice in the Real World
• Appendix A
• Glossary