BEST Training
Module 7:
Evaluating the Evidence
Overview of Module 7
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Module 7 Handouts:
Tools Summary
Evaluating Study
Quality
Quality Quick Tips
Appraising
Treatment Articles
Quality of Study
Rating Form
Quality of Study Rating Form for Rating a Prevention Study
Multiple Evaluations for Treatment Assessment Form
Client Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE)
Evaluating
Evidence Example
Evidence-Based Practice
(EBP) Glossary
I. Examining Evidence
Found
a. Review of
different types of evidence (refer to earlier Handout)
b. Example of quality review
c. Examples of quality ratings suggested by Gibbs and others (handouts)
d. Identify the types of research evidence found by team members
e. Why meta-analyses and systematic reviews are so valuable
II. Evidence Quality
a. Review of the
different philosophies/ratings of evidence
b. Match of evidence/research type with question- the same type of
research is not appropriate for all questions
c. General indicators of quality (Handout)
d. Ratings worksheet
e. In vivo practice using worksheet via discussion of evidence
found
III. Refinement of
Search Plan Based on Findings To-Date
a. Any search engines
not covered?
b. Any types of evidence missing?
c. Continue collecting and assigning evidence
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