Concepts of evidence based practice for the physical therapy assistant [electronic resource] / Barbara B. Gresham.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Concepts of evidence based practice for the physical therapy assistant -- Preface -- Reviewers -- Contents in Brief -- Contents -- About the Author -- Part One: Overview of Evidence Based Practice -- Chapter 1: The Development of Evidence Based Practice -- Chapter 2: Components of Evidence Based Practice -- Chapter 3: Patient Values and Circumstances in Evidence Based Practice -- Part Two: Overview of Research as Evidence -- Chapter 4: Research Terminology -- Chapter 5: Experimental Research -- Chapter 6: Exploratory Research -- Chapter 7: Descriptive Research -- Chapter 8: Research Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines -- Part Three: Finding and Utilizing the Evidence -- Chapter 9: Formulating a Focused Clinical Question -- Chapter 10: Locating the Evidence: Sources and Levels of Evidence -- Chapter 11: Locating the Evidence: Search Engines and Databases -- Chapter 12: Locating the Evidence: Search Strategies -- Chapter 13: Critically Appraising the Evidence -- Chapter 14: Applying the Evidence to Patient Care -- Glossary -- Index.

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The PTA must have a reasonable grasp of current evidence to communicate knowledgeably with the therapist, the patient, and other health-care providers. This text provides the information and skills you need to actively participate in evidence based practice. You'll enter the world of the clinic with confidence.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.