EVIDENCE-BASED PHARMACOTHERAPY This title has been archived.

Author: Elaine Chiquette, and L. Posey
Publisher: American Pharmacists Association
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN 10: 1582120684
ISBN 13: 9781582120683
Edition: 1st

Description:

An introductory textbook that explains the connection between research and practice, Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy is a practicalguide for clinicians seeking to incorporate evidence-based medicine into their medication decisions. The book covers all aspects of accessing, interpreting, and applying the best knowledge about medications to ensure optimal patient care.

Table of Contents

Front Matter

INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE-BASED PHARMACOTHERAPY

SEARCHING THE BIOMEDICAL LITERATURE: FINDING A NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK

MATCHING THE QUESTION WITH THE BEST AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

DEMYSTIFYING STATISTICS

TRANSFORMING EVIDENCE INTO ACTION

MAKING A PHARMACOTHERAPY DECISION USING A DECISION-ANALYTIC FRAMEWORK

APPLYING EVIDENCE-BASED PHARMACOTHERAPY TO FORMULARY DECISIONS

KEEPING UP TO DATE