The pharmacist's guide to evidence-based medicine for clinical decision making / Patrick J. Bryant, Heather A. Pace.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryant, Patrick J.

Contributor:

Pace, Heather A.

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pharmacy--Decision making.

Pharmacy.

Evidence-based medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 198 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bethesda, Md. : American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

While most practicing pharmacists are familiar with the term and the general concept of evidence-based medicine (EBM), few are adequately trained in the clinical application of these skills. Developed to give clinical pharmacists an edge, this book provides a practical approach for applying sound EBM principles to your clinical decision making process.

Contents:

Basics for interpretation

Step 1

define the clinical question

Step 2

retrieve pertinent information

Step 3

evaluate literature

Step 4

categorize the quality of evidence

Step 5

develop a conclusion and recommendation

Alternative sources of evidence

Applications

Applying evidence-based medicine principles to dietary supplement therapeutic decisions.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-58528-269-3

OCLC:

809654154