Description
Evidence-Based Medicine (5th ed.)
Book Summary
This classic work, updated in its fifth edition, offers a practical and comprehensive guide to mastering evidence-based medicine (EBM). Designed for both clinical application and teaching, it integrates scientific evidence with professional experience and patient circumstances. The book provides essential tools for formulating clinical questions, searching and critically appraising the literature, and applying findings to daily practice. It includes access to an online platform with supplementary resources such as calculators and worksheets, facilitating the learning and implementation of EBM in any healthcare setting.
What is it about?
The work comprehensively addresses the process of evidence-based medicine, from its foundations to its practical application. It explains how to formulate structured clinical questions, perform efficient database searches, and critically evaluate the validity and utility of research studies. It delves into the interpretation of statistical results and their relevance to clinical decision-making. A central aspect is the integration of evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences, promoting person-centered care. In addition, it dedicates specific sections to teaching EBM, offering strategies and didactic resources for training new generations of professionals.
Main Topics
- Foundations and principles of evidence-based medicine.
- Formulation of structured clinical questions (PICO).
- Strategies for searching and retrieving scientific evidence.
- Critical appraisal of studies on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and harm.
- Interpretation of measures of effect and statistical precision.
- Integration of evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values.
- Methodology for teaching and communicating EBM.
- Application of EBM in daily clinical practice and shared decision-making.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at physicians of all specialties, healthcare professionals (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, dentistry), and health science students who wish to acquire or refine their skills in the practice of evidence-based medicine. It is also a valuable tool for teachers and trainers seeking pedagogical resources to teach this methodology in academic or clinical settings.
What this book provides
- A practical, step-by-step method to integrate the best scientific evidence into patient care.
- Skills to critically appraise medical literature and discern the quality of studies.
- Didactic resources and online tools (calculators, worksheets) to facilitate the application of EBM.
- Strategies for teaching EBM to other professionals and students.
- A patient-centered approach that balances evidence with clinical experience and individual preferences.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Straus, Sharon E.
- Publisher: Elsevier España, S.L.U.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Medicine, Medicine: General Issues, Medical Research, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Clinical and Internal Medicine
- Collection: Medicine
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: May 2019
- Number of pages: 360
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial Review
This fifth edition of "Evidence-Based Medicine" solidifies itself as an indispensable reference for any healthcare professional looking to ground their practice in solid scientific data. Its practical and structured approach, combined with access to online resources, makes it an exceptional learning and reference tool. The work stands out for its ability to make a complex methodology accessible, demonstrating how to apply it effectively in daily clinical life and teaching, which makes it especially valuable for both students and experienced clinicians.