SOM Library: Evidence-Based Medicine Resources: Critical Appraisal

Critical Appraisal

How to Read a Paper
Trisha Greenhalgh's series of articles published in BMJ.
Evidence Based Medicine Tool Kit
A collection of critical appraisal tools from the Evidence Based Medicine Working Group.
Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools
Checklists for a variety of study types, including qualitative studies, case series, and many more.
Evidence-Based Medicine Worksheets
From Dartmouth Library. A wide range of worksheets, from asking the clinical question, appraising the evidence, and applying the evidence to the patient.
Critical Appraisals Skills Programme (CASP) Appraisal Checklists
Downloadable checklists for a variety of study types. CASP is an Oxford-based company that delivers critical appraisal workshops.

SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Provides a variety of material types, including books, reference works, case studies, videos, and journal articles, related to research methodology.

Study Designs
A brief guide to the different study types and a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages. From the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine.