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How to Find Evidence- Based Resources

Mary Catherine SantoroOutreach and Instruction Librarian

Carilion Clinic Health Sciences Libraries

What is evidence-based medicine?

“Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is the process of systematically reviewing, appraising, and using clinical research findings to aid the delivery of optimum clinical care to patients.”

Beasley, J. “What is evidence-based medicine?” 2nd edition, 2009.

EBM Pyramid

Accessing EBM Resources

Medical search engine with emphasis on EBM and clinical guidelines and queries, including content from Cochrane and Bandolier.

More than 25 million citations for biomedical literature, often including links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

Specialized Google search that searches scholarly literature: journal papers, conference papers, technical reports, dissertations, and abstracts.

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