The Medical Librarian’s Manual for Teaching Evidence-Based Practice
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Description
Evidence-Based Practice is an essential tool for today's medical librarian, giving them the ability to locate, evaluate, and apply the best evidence in medical environments.
The Medical Librarian's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice brings together the collective expertise of seasoned medical librarians who have dedicated their careers to teaching and shaping evidence-based practice (EBP) instruction within clinical and academic environments.
This essential guide explores the history and evolution of EBP, offering a solid foundation for understanding its principles and significance in patient care. Through practical examples and clear explanations, readers will gain insight into the key components of EBP, including:
Question formulation using established EBP frameworks
Search Strategies tailored to medical databases and resources
Critical appraisal of the literature for reliability and relevance
Application of evidence to support clinical decision-making
Designed for medical librarians, healthcare educators, and information professionals, this book not only demystifies the process of EBP but also provides proven approaches to curriculum design and instruction. Whether you are new to evidence-based practice or seeking to enhance your teaching and training strategies, this resource will equip you with the tools to empower learners and improve outcomes in the medical setting.
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Table of Contents
2. History and Models of Evidence-Based Practice Jennifer Deberg (University of Iowa Libraries, USA) and Joseph Burt (Erie VA Medical Center, USA)
3. Developing Questions with PICO(t) and Other Models Rachel Wedeward (health information professional, USA) and Jennifer Deberg (University of Iowa Libraries, USA)
4. Turning a question into an effective search Rachel Wedeward (health information professional, USA) and Jennifer Deberg (University of Iowa Libraries, USA)
5. Study Designs and How to Appraise Them Deborah A. Crooke (New York Medical College, USA) and Marie T. Ascher (New York Medical College, USA)
6. Developing the framework of an academic evidence-based practice program Joseph Burt (Erie VA Medical Center, USA)
7. EBP Instruction and Sources of Clinical Information in a Pre-Clinical Setting Robert Morrisette (Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia, USA) and Joseph Burt (Erie VA Medical Center, USA)
8. Educational Opportunities within the Clinical Environment Don P. Jason III (University of Cincinnati Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, USA) and Joseph Burt (Erie VA Medical Center, USA)
9. Promoting Equitable Access to Evidence-Based Practice Information and Health Equity in a Library Setting John Mokonyama (Penn Medicine, West Chester, USA) and Xan Y. Goodman (University of Nevada, USA)
10. Methods for Interprofessional Evidence-based Practice Instruction Marilyn Teolis (Bay Pines Healthcare System, USA) and Olivia Glotfelty-Scheuering (UPMC Mercy and UPMC Magee-Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, USA)
Appendix
Index
Product details
| Published | Sep 03 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781538193402 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited |
| Illustrations | 16 bw illus |
| Series | Medical Library Association Books Series |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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