Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2619839 | Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThe intent of this paper is to present a view of evidence informed complementary and alternative health care in which the importance of research literacy is emphasized. To this end, the concept of an evidence funnel is suggested. This funnel helps to demonstrate the crucial role of research literacy in linking a non-hierarchal evidence structure to evidence informed patient care. One of the implications of this perspective is the need for professional programs and schools to plan curricula such that students develop a reasonable understanding of basic research methods. Additionally, students should have sufficient opportunity to evaluate and utilize evidence during, in particular, the clinical component of their education.
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Authors
Paul M. Finch,