This module provides the user with information and practical tools to use to access and evaluate the health science literature.
How to Locate Evidence-Based Information
The University of Virginia School of Medicine has developed an excellent web site that discusses how obtain and evaluate evidence-based health care information.
Navigating the Maze
Work Sheets for Assessing Articles
These worksheets, also prepared by the University of Virginia, can be printed out and used as guides to evaluating a variety of different clinical and research articles. A
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Evaluating Review Articles
Evaluating Articles about Treatment
Evaluating Articles about Prognosis
Evaluating Qualitative Research
Evaluating Articles about Diagnostic Tests
Evaluating Practice Guidelines
Evaluating Articles about Educational Interventions