Critical appraisal and hierarchies of the evidence
- 1 March 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in British Journal of Clinical Governance
- Vol. 6 (1) , 59-63
- https://doi.org/10.1108/14664100110385154
Abstract
First in a series of articles to address the critical appraisal of clinical trials. Provides background of knowledge, ideas and instruments to use to understand better the evidence, and tools used in looking at evidence. Provides a rationale for critical appraisal and three different hierarchies of the evidence.Keywords
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