A collection of tools to help you use evidence
Here we provide easy access to a range of tools useful in clinical investigations across EBP, QI, and research.
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- Quality appraisal checklists and reporting guidelines
- Statistical tools
- Literature organisation and storage
- CareSearch information and guidance sheets
Quality appraisal checklists and reporting guidelines
The following can be used to select the most appropriate appraisal tool or reporting guideline according to study type.
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Case-control study
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Clinical practice guideline
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Cohort study
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Diagnostic studies
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Economic evaluations
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Individual patient data
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Meta-analysis
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Mixed methods
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Observational study
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DELPHI studies
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Pre-post studies
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Prognostic studies
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Qualitative study
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Quality Improvement
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Randomised control study
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Scoping review
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Systematic review
Statistical tools
Literature organisation and storage
Information and guidance sheets (developed by CareSearch)
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- EBP self-evaluation form (194kb pdf)
- Journal club basics
- Question mnemonics (frameworks)
Last updated 01 June 2026