Critical appraisal skills for healthcare students : a practical guide to writing evidence-based practice assignments / Charlotte J. Whiffin, Donna Barnes, Lorraine Henshaw ; illustrations by Brandon Smith.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Finding your way around! -- Introduction to using this book -- Professional practice and the mandate for evidence-based practice -- The task at hand -- Locating and identifying research -- Preparing the ground for appraisal -- Part II. Digging in the detail! -- Critical Appraisal -- Appraising quantitative research -- Appraising qualitative research -- Writing up your research appraisal -- Appraisal in context.

"This book is primarily aimed at academic level 5 healthcare students who need to complete critical appraisal assignments of primary research. However, the content is also suitable for academic level 4 or 6 assignments on the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP), using research evidence for healthcare, and extended literature reviews. The book is designed to support students with applying their learning about research and evidence-based practice to written assignment and developing their academic writing skills. These skills can be used for non-research assignments too, since they support students to locate, understand and use research evidence on any healthcare topic"-- Provided by publisher.