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"...This fourth edition includes current information about how to find evidence as well as thoughts on placing value on different types of research for clinical practice. It is a reference for practicing clinicians as well as a comprehensive introduction to evidence-based practice for future clinicians."

Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Fourth Edition teaches the knowledge and skills to evaluate medical evidence and apply it to the practice of physical therapy. This valuable reference explains the fundamentals of medical research and how to determine which studies are useful in practice. As the leading evidence-based practice text for physical therapy, this is a comprehensive resource no physical therapist or student should be without.

The Fourth Edition has been updated with new clinical scenarios, additional research examples, and more activities to support the application of key concepts. This practical guide empowers readers to learn how to evaluate research designs, appraise evidence, and apply research in clinical practice. Its reader-friendly style facilitates learning and presents the knowledge essential for physical therapist students to develop a strong foundation in research methods and methodologies related to evidence-based medicine.

Features and Benefits

• • New Clinical Scenarios at the beginning of each chapter aid in the application of key concepts
• • New chapter on appraising qualitative research studies
• • Expanded coverage of clinical practice guidelines
• • Updated coverage of the most commonly used electronic search engines
• • Inclusion of updated terminology from the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0
• • Instructor Resources include PowerPoint slides, and an image bank

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"As evidence and the way it is organized and consumed continue to evolve, regular updates are needed. This fourth edition includes current information about how to find evidence as well as thoughts on placing value on different types of research for clinical practice. It is a reference for practicing clinicians as well as a comprehensive introduction to evidence-based practice for future clinicians."

-- Monique Serpas, PT, DPT, OCS (Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System)Doody's Review

Audience

The audience includes current and future clinicians. The cases at the beginning of each chapter are practical examples of evidence-based practice. For current clinicians, the book is a sound reference and easier to read than some other books on the subject.

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