Understanding Levels of Evidence
As you review the articles you have collected, a valuable resource is the Evidence Based Research pyramid to help you place that article into the different levels of evidence.
The strength of evidence INCREASES as it moves up the pyramid. For example, Systematic Reviews provide a higher quality of evidence than a Cohort Study.
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Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing: Evaluating the EvidenceThis guide by East Carolina University Libraries provides more details on the levels of evidence and how to evaluate data.
Evidence Based Practice as a Topic
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How to read a paper: Papers that summarise other papersThis is an article on the BMJ web site about how to read papers that summarize other papers such as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. In order to access the paper, you must do a title search using the Library's Quick Search.
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Ten Simple Rules for Writing a Literature ReviewThis article in PubMed, published in the Public Library of Science (PLoS), highlights tips for conducting a literature review.
Occupational Therapy EBP Resources
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American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)A resource directory created by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) containing resources focused on Evidence-based practice focused on occupational therapy.
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Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ)"The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America's health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions."