Research Guides: Speech-Language Pathology: Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-Based Practice Sources

Evidence-based practice sources, like literature reviews and meta-analyses, summarize and evaluate evidence from empirical research studies. They discuss trends, outstanding questions, and emerging consensus among studies on a particular topic.

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Full-text systematic reviews and other information on healthcare effects

EPC Evidence-Based Reports
from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), provide comprehensive, science-based information on common, costly medical conditions and new health care technologies and strategies
Trip Database
Turning Research into Practice (TRIP) is a smart, fast tool to find high quality clinical research evidence

Clinical Reference Tools

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Clinical reference information for health care professionals, updated daily
UpToDate This link opens in a new window
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Quick access to synthesized medical information for clinical practitioners

Evidence-Based Practice

In Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), research studies are ranked in a Hierarchy of Evidence. Information sources described near the top of the pyramid are the most thoroughly reviewed and synthesized. The type of sources you need to seek will depend on the type of question you need to answer.

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