Step 2: Find

Critically Appraised Research Studies (CAT's)

If a systematic review, summary of evidence or practice guideline is not available for your clinical question, the next best source for evidence is the critical appraisal of individual research studies. Generally, reviews of the biomedical literature are done for quantitative research studies, but nursing reviews may also focus on qualitative research studies. Learn more about the different types of research studies in Step 3.



ACP Journal Club

  • Produced by the American College of Physicians
  • Provides access to over 2000 critical appraisals of clinical research articles
  • Editors screen top clinical journals for relevant, methodologically sound studies

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Evidence-Based Nursing Journal

  • Produced by nurses for nurses
  • Focuses on evidence-based practice nursing issues
  • Special features: “Purpose and Procedure,” “EBN Notebook,” and a glossary of evidence-based health care terms

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