Required reading in many medical and healthcare institutions, How to
Read a Paper is a clear and wide-ranging introduction to evidence-based
medicine and healthcare, helping readers to understand its central
principles, critically evaluate published data, and implement the
results in practical settings. Author Trisha Greenhalgh guides readers
through each fundamental step of inquiry, from searching the literature
to assessing methodological quality and appraising statistics.
How to Read a Paper addresses the common criticisms of evidence-based
healthcare, dispelling many of its myths and misconceptions, while
providing a pragmatic framework for testing the validity of healthcare
literature. Now in its sixth edition, this informative text includes new
and expanded discussions of study bias, political interference in
published reports, medical statistics, big data and more.
- Offers user-friendly guidance on evidence-based healthcare that is
applicable to both experienced and novice readers
- Authored by an internationally recognised practitioner and researcher
in evidence-based healthcare and primary care
- Includes updated references, additional figures, improved checklists
and more
How to Read a Paper is an ideal resource for healthcare students,
practitioners and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to
evidence-based healthcare.
