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Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Fifth Edition teaches the knowledge and skills to evaluate medical evidence and apply it to the practice of physical therapy. This valuable reference explains the fundamentals of medical research and how to determine which studies are useful in practice. As the leading evidence-based practice text for physical therapy, this is a comprehensive resource no physical therapist or student should be without.This practical guide empowers readers to learn how to evaluate research designs, appraise evidence, and apply research in clinical practice. Its reader-friendly style facilitates learning and presents the knowledge essential for physical therapist students to develop a strong foundation in research methods and methodologies related to evidence-based medicine.Every new print copy includes Navigate Advantage Access that unlocks an interactive eBook, blank appraisal forms, practice quizzes, interactive flashcards, interactive glossary, and open education resources. NEW: Chapter on measuring reliability and validity Critical appraisal forms are filled out as examples throughout the book and blank versions are provided in the Navigate Advantage AccessInclusion of updated terminology from the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0Instructor Resources include a test bank in LMS-compatible format, slides in PowerPoint format, an instructor manual, appraisal forms, a sample syllabus, and an image bank Clinical Decision MakingEvidence-Based PracticeIntroduction to ResearchCritical Inquiry in PT © 2023 | 450 pages