GUIDE TO EVIDENCE BASE PHYSICAL THERAPIST PRACTICE Fourth Edition

Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Fourth Edition provides readers with the information and tools needed to appreciate the philosophy, history, and value of evidence-based practice, understand what constitutes evidence, search efficiently for applicable evidence in the literature, evaluate the findings in the literature, and integrate the evidence with clinical judgment and individual patient preferences and values. This unique handbook marries the best elements of multiple texts into a single accessible guide. Its reader-friendly style facilitates learning and presents the knowledge and skills essential for physical therapist students to develop a foundation in research methods and methodologies related to evidence-based medicine. The text lays a solid foundation for data analysis, interpretation of data analysis, and research design. Students will learn how to evaluate research designs, appraise evidence, and apply research in clinical practice. This is a comprehensive resource no physical therapist or student should be without. FOURTH EDITOIN UPDATES NEW In-Class Activities provide opportunities for application NEW Scenarios aid in the application of key concepts Expanded section on Qualitative Research and Mixed Methods Research Expanded section on “Searching for Evidence” Additional examples of integrating research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preference INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES Test Bank [Expanded] Sample Syllabus Power Point Lecture Outlines Answers to End of Chapter Questions Image Bank Instructor Manual [New!] Teaching Tips and Tricks Additional Suggested Activities Additional Directed Examples STUDENT RESOURCES Practice Activities Editable Sample Evidence Appraisal Sheets Web Links Key Image Review APPLICABLE COURSES Evidence-Based Practice Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice Concepts of Evidence-Based Practice