Evidence based physical therapy / Linda Fetters, PhD, PT, FAPTA, (Professor (Adjunct) and Clinical Scholar (retired), Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California), Julie K. Tilson, PT, DPT, MS (Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I. Finding and appraising evidence to improve patient care : -- 1. The evidence based practice model -- 2. Asking a clinical question and searching for research evidence -- 3. Critically appraise the applicability and quality of an intervention research study -- 4. Critically appraise the results of an intervention research study -- Section II. Appraising other types of studies: Beyond the randomized clinical trial. : -- 5. Appraising diagnostic research studies -- 6. Appraising prognostic research studies -- 7. Appraising research studies of systematic reviews -- 8. Appraising clinical practice guidelines -- 9. Appraising studies with alternative designs -- 10. Appraising research studies of outcome measures -- Section II. Communication and technology for evidence based practice. : -- 11. Communicating evidence for best practice -- 12. Technology and evidence based practice in the real world.