Searching & Browsing: Databases Searched
Essential Evidence Plus searches 7 different databases. Select one of the databases listed below for a description of the database and its purpose, as well as an example of how it can be used in the clinical decision process.
- Essential Evidence
- EBM Guidelines
- Decision Support Calculators
- POEMs
- Diagnostic Test Calculators
- History and Physical Test Calculators
- Abstracts of Cochrane Systematic Reviews
- Evidence-based Practice Guideline Summaries
These additional resources are also available:
- Number Needed to Treat
- Derm Expert
- Understanding Diagnostic Calculators
- Patient Education Handouts (Web only)
Evidence-based Practice Guidelines
2,000+ evidence-based guidelines from various sources, including the National Guideline Clearinghouse, with links to the complete online guideline when available
Purpose: To aid in the total management of patients with specific conditions like congestive heart failure, otitis media, and others - they often include recommendations for screening, diagnostic approaches, therapeutic interventions, and for monitoring patients
Example of use: Practice guidelines answer the following questions: What medical care should be provided for most patients most of the time? What medical care is not effective and should not be used for most patients?
Detailed Description: Each guideline includes the source, the date of the latest update, and a summary of the major recommendations. Each guideline provides a rating of the strength of the recommendations and links to more detailed information, algorithms, and other pertinent online resources.