Literature Types
Study Design 101: George Washington University
Learning how to distinguish between study types is very useful when looking for articles on a given topic or searching for literature to support your PICO question. Having a good understanding of the study types helps you identify articles that are the most appropriate for research initiatives.
Johns Hopkins Study Designs
The John's Hopkins Study Designs & Evidence-Based Practice Levels model clearly defines the different types of studies based on quality of evidence as well as information on study types. These are significant aspects of understanding EBP.
The link to the site has been adapted by the Upstate Medical University Health Sciences Library
Johns Hopkins EBP: Searching the Evidence
John's Hopkins Question Development Tool
John's Hopkins Stakeholder Analysis Tool
John's Hopkins Evidence Level and Quality
John's Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal Tool