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This guide includes links to library catalog records for print and e-book versions of required textbooks for quick access, tips for getting started with research projects using authoritative sources, a review of foundational Evidence Based Medicine concepts, recommended strategies for formulating a clinical question, and other valuable information.  While this guide is designed specifically for first year medical student needs, it is suggested as a bookmark or favorites save for future reference to review foundational skills throughout your medical school journey and career.

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  • M1 Required Textbooks
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  • Evidence Based Medicine
  • Cover ArtBasic and Clinical Pharmacology, 15th Edition (E-Book) by Bertram G. Katzung; Anthony J. Trevor Presented in full-color and packed with hundreds of illustrations, Basic and Clinical Pharmacology is the wide-ranging, engaging guide students have counted on for decades.
    ISBN: 9781260452310
    Publication Date: 2020
  • Cover ArtBates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 13th Edition (E-Book) by Lynn S. Bickley; Peter G. Szilagyi; Richard M. Hoffman; Rainier P. Soriano Master the techniques for successful physical examinations with the #1 choice for complete, authoritative guidance. This highly regarded text includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques that outline the correct performance of the physical examination and an easy-to-follow two-column format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right.
    ISBN: 9781496398178
    Publication Date: 2021
  • Cover ArtBRS Physiology, 7th Edition (Print Book) by Linda S. Costanzo The leading physiology book on the market, this bestselling title in the Board Review Series offers a concise, highly efficient review of all essential physiology concepts covered in the first and second year of medical school, as well as more than 350 clinical vignette-style multiple-choice questions to help students prepare for course exams and practice for the USMLE Step 1.
    ISBN: 9781496367617
    Publication Date: 2018
  • Cover ArtCostanzo Physiology, 7th Edition (Print Book) by Linda Costanzo Through six highly regarded editions, students and instructors alike have come to appreciate Dr. Linda Costanzo's clear, helpful writing style, logical organization, and easy-to-follow presentation of a challenging and complex topic in medical education.
    ISBN: 9780323793339
    Publication Date: 2021
  • Cover ArtNetter's Essential Systems-Based Anatomy (Print Book) by Virginia T. Lyons Designed for clinically focused, introductory anatomy coverage, Netter's Essential Systems-Based Anatomy provides superbly illustrated core content in anatomy in a concise, easy-to-understand format.
    ISBN: 0323694977
    Publication Date: 2021
  • Cover ArtPathophysiology of Heart Disease, 6th Edition (E-Book) by Leonard S. Lilly Specifically designed to prepare medical students for their initial encounters with patients with heart disease, this award-winning text bridges basic cardiac physiology with clinical care.
    ISBN: 1451192754
    Publication Date: 2015
  • Cover ArtThe Reproductive System at a Glance, 4th Edition (E-Book) by Linda J. Heffner; Danny J. Schust The Reproductive System at a Glance is a comprehensive guide to normal reproductive biology and associated pathophysiology in both sexes. Concise, easy to read, and clearly structured, the double-page spreads progress from basic science to clinical abnormalities, and covers endocrine production and action, within one short volume.
    ISBN: 9781118607015
    Publication Date: 2014
  • Cover ArtRobbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th Edition (Print Book) by Vinay Kumar; Abul Abbas; Jon C. Aster Readable and highly illustrated, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 10th Edition presents an in-depth, state-of-the-art overview of human diseases and their cellular and molecular basis.
    ISBN: 9780323531139
    Publication Date: 2020
  • Cover ArtUsers' Guides to the Medical Literature: a Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, 3rd Edition (E-Book) by Gordon Guyatt The leading guide to the principles and clinical applications of evidence-based medicine--updated with new examples and new chapters A Doody's Core Title for 2022!
    ISBN: 0071816399
    Publication Date: 2015
  • Cover ArtWilliams Textbook of Endocrinology, 13th Edition (E-Book) by Shlomo Melmed; Kenneth S. Polonsky; P. Reed Larsen; Henry M. Kronenberg For more than 65 years, Williams Textbook of Endocrinology has been the gold standard in the field, delivering authoritative guidance on every aspect of adult and pediatric endocrine system disorders.
    ISBN: 0323341578
    Publication Date: 2016

  • PubMed This link opens in a new window
    PubMed comprises over 26 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. PubMed citations and abstracts include the fields of biomedicine and health, covering portions of the life sciences, behavioral sciences, chemical sciences, and bioengineering. PubMed also provides access to additional relevant web sites and links to the other NCBI molecular biology resources.
  • Scopus This link opens in a new window
    Abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, with bibliometrics tools to track, analyze and visualize research. It contains over 22,000 titles from more than 5,000 publishers around the world, covering the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and Arts & Humanities. Scopus has 55 million records dating back to 1823, 84% of these contain references dating from 1996.
  • Web of Science This link opens in a new window
    Citation database with multidisciplinary coverage of journals in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities. Indexes the journal literature and tracks article citation histories.
  • CINAHL Complete This link opens in a new window
    Indexes the journal literature in nursing and allied health disciplines. Provides comprehensive coverage of the English language journal literature related to nursing and the allied health disciplines, from 1982 to the present. Material from over 650 journals are included in CINAHL, covering both the nursing literature and the allied health fields such as: Cardiopulmonary Technology, Emergency Services, Health Education, Med/Lab Technology, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Science, Surgical Technology, and the Physician's Assistant. Nursing & Allied Health is produced by CINAHL Information Services (CIS).
  • Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window
    The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) is the leading database for systematic reviews in health care. The CDSR includes Cochrane Reviews (systematic reviews) and protocols for Cochrane Reviews as well as editorials and supplements. The CDSR is owned and produced by Cochrane, a global, independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers, and people interested in health.
  • PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
    This is the main index to the peer-reviewed literature for psychology and neuroscience. It indexes citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, and technical reports in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines.
  • Natural Medicines This link opens in a new window
    The most authoritative resource available on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary alternative and integrative therapies. Find an interaction checker, information on adverse effects, and pregnancy/lactation safety information.
  • Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination This link opens in a new window
    Bates’ Visual Guide delivers head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques for the (Advanced) Assessment or Introduction to Clinical Medicine course. The site features more than 8 hours of video content. Students and faculty in medical, nursing, and related programs will appreciate the careful attention to clinical accuracy, as well as the range of patient types profiled in the series.
  • Lexidrug This link opens in a new window
    Lexidrug provides fast access to relevant drug information, including drug calculators, an interaction checker, and patient education materials.

WHAT IS EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE?

Evidence Based Medicine (EBM), Evidence Based Practice (EBP), and Evidence Based Medical Informatics (EBMI) all involve the understanding of how clinical knowledge and expertise, patient preference, and available evidence from research literature inform the decision-making of healthcare providers, (Guyatt, et al, 2015).

The application of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) includes using the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preference in order to inform clinical decision-making. In this guide, we will be focusing on Best Available Evidence and using library tools to search for this evidence. First, let's look at each component of EBM individually:

 

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Best Available Evidence is the current body of research surrounding a case or question. Not all published literature is created equal, however. Asking the right question, acquiring the best results, and appraisal of the research are all important component of recognizing the best available evidence.

 

 

Clinician Patient IconClinical Expertise refers to a clinician's knowledge built over time. This also includes years of training and continuing education. Clinical knowledge and experience are necessary factors to consider when making a clinical decision. 

 

 

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Patient Values and Preferences is the critical component of a patient's lifestyle, personal values, and other preferences and how this will impact the decisions they make regarding healthcare.

It is also important to note that each situation and case may be different and some situations may require judgement to determine what you need in a real life scenario. The reality might not look like three perfectly balanced circles with equal weight dedicated to each component, but the key idea to take away is that the practice of EBM occurs where the three concepts intersect as shown in the graphic below.

From the Users' guides to the medical literature: a manual for evidence-based clinical practice readings, best practices around evidence still requires skill in finding research studies that may be applicable to your clinical question. As a review:

HOW IS EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE PRACTICED?

The practice of EBM requires utilization of the five A's:

ASK: Develop a focused, pertinent clinical question

ACQUIRE: Use information technology to access accurate and reliable medical information

APPRAISE: Evaluate the evidence using the appropriate criteria

APPLY: Apply findings to the question asked/to the patient's care

ACT: Communicate findings to the patient and/or team, reflecting on process and outcomes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from Guyatt, Gordon, and Maureen O. Meade.  (2015). "How to Use the Medical Literature—and This Book—to Improve Your Patient Care." Users' Guides to the Medical Literature: A Manual for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice, 3rd ed. McGraw Hill.

 

 

A final reminder about the application of the best available evidence is that the details of every case or situation will differ, but the skills used to be more confident in your appraisal and application of information start with asking the right question. When you use the principles of formulating a good clinical question with PICO (P=Population/Patient, I=Intervention, C= Comparison/Control, O=Outcomes), identifying relevant search terms, and understanding the basics of the tool or database you are using like what is included in the results and how the database processes your search terms, you will be more prepared to apply evidence when appropriate. 

As you review the 3 Fundamental Essentials of EBM from the Guyatt et al (2015) text, keep in mind that as you navigate the world of information, we are here to help. To schedule an appointment with a member of our team visit dartgo.org/hsl 

3 Fundamental Essentials of EBM

Want more EBM?

For a more comprehensive explanation of EBM, tips for developing searchable clinical questions with PICO, and review of other concepts covered in your courses, here is a recommended guide to consider:

Evidence Based Medicine Research Guide

 

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