Contents // Note from the authors j v // Acknowledgements iv // Introduction to this workbook v // How to use this workbook vi // Part 1: Introduction to evidence-based practice i // What is evidence-based practice? 3 // Some evidence-based cases 14 // Part 2: The steps in evidence’based practice 19 // EBP Step 1: Formulate an answerable question 21 // EBP Step 2: Track down the best evidence 39 // EBP Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence 71 // EBP Step 4: Apply the evidence 133 // Part 3: Further critical appraisal exercises 141 // Critical appraisal of studies for a prognosis question 143 // Critical appraisal of studies for a diagnostic test // accuracy question 161 // Part 4: Reflections and further information 175 // How am I doing? Diary of a reflective practitioner 177 // Useful sources of evidence 182 // Further reading 185 // Glossary 186 // Answers to quizzes and appraisals 191 // Endpiece 198 // Index 199 // iii