A comparison of answer retrieval through four evidence-based textbooks (ACP PIER, Essential Evidence Plus, First Consult, and UpToDate): A randomized controlled trial

• Published in: Medical teacher Vol. 33; no. 9; pp. 724 - 730
• Main Authors: Ahmadi, Seyed-Foad, Faghankhani, Masoomeh, Javanbakht, Anna, Akbarshahi, Maryam, Mirghorbani, Maryam, Safarnejad, Bahareh, Baradaran, Hamid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa UK, Ltd 01.09.2011; Taylor & Francis; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adult; Clinical trials; Developing countries; Education; Efficacy; Evidence; Evidence based; Evidence-Based Medicine; Female; Health sciences; Humans; Information retrieval; Information Storage and Retrieval - methods; Information Storage and Retrieval - standards; Iran; LDCs; Male; Occupational therapy; Point-of-Care Systems; Randomized Controlled Trials; Software; Textbooks; Textbooks as Topic; Iran

Background: The efficacy of bedside information products has not been properly evaluated, particularly in developing countries. Aim: To compare four evidence-based textbooks by comparing efficacy of their use by clinical residents, as measured by the proportion of questions for which relevant answer...