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• Title:The evidence-based practitioner : applying research to meet client needs / Catana Brown, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Midwestern University, Department of Occupational Therapy, Glendale, Arizona.
  
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• Author/Creator:Brown, Catana, author.
  
• Published/Created:Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Company, [2017]
  ©2017
  

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  • Call Number: WB18.2 .B877e 2017
    
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• Library of Congress Subjects: Occupational therapy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
  Occupational therapy.
  Evidence-based medicine.
  Physical therapy.
  Speech therapy.
  
• Medical Subjects:Occupational Therapy.
  Evidence-Based Practice.
  Physical Therapy Modalities.
  Speech Therapy.
  Language Therapy.
  
• Genre/Form: Handbooks and manuals.
  Problems and exercises.
  
• Description:xxii, 233 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
  
• Summary:"A clear concise overview of research designs, methodology, use of statistical analysis, and levels of evidence, as well as the tools with which to evaluate and apply evidence."--Back cover.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
  
• ISBN:9780803643666 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  0803643667 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: Introduction
  What Is Evidence-Based Practice?
  External Scientific Evidence
  Practitioner Experience
  Client Situation and Values
  Why Evidence-Based Practice?
  Process Of Evidence-Based Practice
  Formulate a Question Based on a Clinical Problem
  Identify the Relevant Evidence
  Evaluate the Evidence
  Implement Useful Findings
  Evaluate the Outcomes
  Writing An Evidence-Based Question
  Questions on Efficacy of an Intervention
  Research Designs for Efficacy Questions and Levels of Evidence
  Questions for Usefulness of an Assessment
  Research Designs Used in Assessment Studies
  Questions for Description of a Condition
  Research Designs Used in Descriptive Studies
  Questions for Prediction of an Outcome
  Research Designs Used in Predictive Studies
  Questions About the Client's Lived Experience
  Research Designs Addressing the Client's Lived Experience
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Identifying Databases
  PubMed
  Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature
  Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
  Employing Search Strategies
  Selecting Key Words and Search Terms
  Combining Terms and Using Advanced Search
  Using Limits and Filters
  Expanding Your Search
  Accessing The Evidence
  Research Librarian
  Professional Organizations
  Determining The Credibility Of A Source Of Evidence
  Websites
  Public Press/News Media
  Scholarly Publications
  Impact Factor
  Peer-Review Process
  Research Funding Bias
  Publication Bias
  Duplicate Publication
  Reading A Research Article
  Title
  Authorship
  Abstract
  Introduction
  Methods
  Results
  Discussion
  References
  Acknowledgments
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Types Of Research
  Experimental Research
  Nonexperimental Research
  Quantitative Research
  Qualitative Research
  Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Research
  Basic and Applied Research
  Hypothesis Testing: Type I And Type II Errors
  Variables
  Independent Variables
  Dependent Variables
  Control Variables
  Extraneous Variables
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Symbols Used With Statistics
  Descriptive Statistics
  Frequencies and Frequency Distributions
  Measure of Central Tendency
  Measures of Variability
  Inferential Statistics
  Statistical Significance
  Inferential Statistics to Analyze Differences
  t-test
  Analysis of Variance
  Analysis of Covariance
  Inferential Statistics for Analyzing Relationships
  Scatterplots for Graphing Relationships
  Relationships Between Two Variables
  Relationship Analyses With One Outcome and Multiple Predictors
  Logistic Regression and Odds Ratio
  Effect Size And Confidence Intervals
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Validity
  Statistical Conclusion Validity
  Threats to Statistical Conclusion Validity
  Fishing
  Low Power
  Internal Validity
  Threats to Internal Validity
  Assignment and Selection Threats
  Maturation Threats
  History Threats
  Regression to the Mean Threats
  Testing Threats
  Instrumental Threats
  Experimenter and Participant Bias Threats
  Attrition/Mortality Threats
  External Validity
  Threats to External Validity
  Sampling Error
  Ecological Validity Threats
  Internal Versus External Validity
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Research Design Notation
  Between- And Within-Group Comparisons
  Research Designs For Answering Efficacy Questions
  Designs Without a Control Group
  Randomized Controlled Trials
  Crossover Designs
  Nonrandomized Controlled Trials
  Factorial Designs
  Single-Subject Designs
  Retrospective Intervention Studies
  Sample Size And Intervention Research
  Using A Scale To Evaluate The Strength Of A Study
  Cost Effectiveness As An Outcome
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Types of Scoring and Measures
  Continuous Versus Discrete Data
  Norm-Referenced Versus Criterion-Referenced Measures
  Norm-Referenced Measures
  Criterion-Referenced Measures
  Test Reliability
  Standardized Tests
  Test-Retest Reliability
  Inter-Rater Reliability
  Internal Consistency
  Test Validity
  Construct Validity
  Sensitivity and Specificity
  Relationship Between Reliability and Validity
  Responsiveness
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Descriptive Research For Understanding Conditions And Populations
  Incidence and Prevalence Studies
  Group Comparison Studies
  Survey Research
  Study Designs To Predict An Outcome
  Predictive Studies Using Correlational Methods
  Simple Prediction Between Two Variables
  Multiple Predictors for a Single Outcome
  Predictive Studies Using Group Comparison Methods
  Case-Control Studies
  Cohort Studies
  Evaluating Descriptive And Predictive Studies
  Levels Of Evidence For Prognostic Studies
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Philosophy And Process Of Qualitative Research
  Philosophy
  Research Questions
  Selection of Participants and Settings
  Methods of Data Collection
  Data Analysis
  Qualitative Research Designs
  Phenomenology
  Grounded Theory
  Ethnography
  Narrative
  Mixed-Method Research
  Properties Of Strong Qualitative Studies
  Credibility
  Transferability
  Dependability
  Confirmability
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Systematic Reviews
  Finding Systematic Reviews
  Reading Systematic Reviews
  Evaluating the Strength of Systematic Reviews
  Replication
  Publication Bias
  Heterogeneity
  Data Analysis In Systematic Reviews
  Meta-Analyses
  Qualitative Thematic Synthesis
  Practice Guidelines
  Finding Practice Guidelines
  Evaluating the Strength of Practice Guidelines
  Complexities Of Applying And Using Systematic Reviews And Practice Guidelines
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References
  Introduction
  Child-Centered Practice
  Shared Decision-Making
  Education And Communication
  Components of the Process
  People Involved
  Engaging the Client in the Process
  Consensus Building
  Agreement
  Decision Aids
  Content
  Resources for Shared Decision-Making
  Critical Thinking Questions
  Answers
  References.