Critical Appraisal Tools
Critical appraisal tools are checklists that can help you focus on the important aspects of the research article.
Some tools come with detailed guides on how to appraise specific types of research articles.
Find one that matches the research methodology in the article you are appraising (clinical trial, cohort study, case-series, etc.).
Critical Appraisal Tools for Original Research
- BMJ Best Practices Critical Appraisal ChecklistsFrameworks (checklists) for appraising several types of RCTs, diagnostic test studies, and systematic reviews.
- Centre for Evidence-Based MedicineCritical appraisal worksheets for RCTs, systematic reviews, diagnostic, and prognostic research.
- Critical Appraisals Skills Programme (CASP) ChecklistsCritical appraisal checklists that can be used as tools to help you appraise Systematic Reviews, Randomised Controlled Trials, Cohort Studies, Case Control Studies, Economic Evaluations, Diagnostic Studies, Qualitative Studies and Clinical Prediction Rule.
- JBI Critical Appraisal ToolsWide variety (cohort, case series, cross sectional, RCT, etc.) of downloadable guides for assessing the trustworthiness, relevance and results of published papers from the Joanna Briggs Institute.
Critical Appraisal of Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- AMSTAR 2: A Critical Appraisal Tool for Systematic ReviewsThis critical appraisal tool is designed for systematic reviews that include randomized, non-randomized studies, or both.
Explanations for how to apply the checklist. - ROBIS Tool for Critical Appraisal of Systematic ReviewsROBIS is a tool for assessing the risk of bias in systematic reviews in three phases.
Videos on Research Statistics
Textbooks & References
Drug Information: a Guide for Pharmacists, Sixth Edition by
The guide pharmacists and students turn to first for cutting-edge coverage of drug information. The goal of Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists, Sixth Edition is to teach students and practitioners how to effectively research, interpret, evaluate, collate, and disseminate drug information in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Updated to reflect the realities of today's practice, the book also addresses important issues such as the legal and ethical considerations of providing drug information. Drug Information: A Guide for Pharmacists begins by introducing the concept of drug information, including its history, and provides details on the various places drug information specialists may find employment. This is followed by information on how to answer a question, from the process of gathering necessary background information through determining the actual informational need, to answering the question. The chapter on drug information resources includes descriptions of the most commonly used references and contains new information on apps available to practitioners. As with past editions, practical examples are also provided. The Sixth Edition has been updated throughout, with chapters from previous editions rearranged to make the subject flow better. This edition is also enhanced by the addition of new chapters on journal clubs and counterfeit drugs/drug shortages. In addition, coverage of Policy Development, Project Design and Implementation has been greatly expanded.
Call Number: QV 737.1 D793 2018ISBN: 9781259837975Publication Date: 2017-12-13
How to Read a Paper by
Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics. How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in published reports, medical statistics, big data and more. Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is applicable to both experienced and novice readers Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher in evidence-based healthcare and primary care Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists and more How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students, practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to evidence-based healthcare.
Call Number: W 20.5 H847 2019ISBN: 9781119484745Publication Date: 2019-05-06
Nursing Research: generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice by Call Number: WY 20.5 P766n 2021ISBN: 9781975110642Publication Date: 2020-02-12
Principles of Research Design and Drug Literature Evaluation, Second Edition by
Principles of Research Design and Drug Literature Evaluation, Second Edition is a unique resource that provides a balanced approach covering critical elements of clinical research, biostatistical principles, and scientific literature evaluation techniques for evidence-based medicine. It is the ideal foundation for professional pharmacy students and a key resource for pharmacy residents, research fellows, practitioners, and clinical researchers.
Call Number: QV 20.5 P957 2020ISBN: 9781260441789Publication Date: 2019-10-16
Studying a Study and Testing a Test by Call Number: WA 950 R554s 2021ISBN: 9781975120894Publication Date: 2020-10-07
Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: a Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, Third Edition by
The leading guide to the principles and clinical applications of evidence-based medicine. Practical focus and organization to guide clinicians through the fundamentals of using the medical literature to the more advanced strategies and skills for use in patient care, using the key questions to assess any new research: What are the results? How serious is the risk of bias? How do I apply the results to patient care?
Call Number: WB 102.5 U84 2015ISBN: 9780071790710Publication Date: 2014-12-30
