Finding the Evidence: A Gateway to the Literature in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

by Mike Shaw (Editor), Angela Scott (Editor), Carol Joughin (Editor)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.41

  There is an unprecedented demand for scientific evidence in child and adolescent mental health. Finding The Evidence is a resource that provides busy clinicians with rapid access to the best available secondary research evidence. This second edition includes: a simple guide to searching for research evidence; a list of the best research evidence on a wide range of subjects including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, guidelines and practice parameters identified not only by searching bibliographic database but by an expert selection of key and cutting edge publications; search strategies that allow clinicians to identify randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews; and a range of critical appraisal tools. New to the second edition are: a synopsis for all topic areas covering details of the aetiology, diagnosis and prevalence of conditions; expert commentary on contemporary research and the gap between research and practice; a significantly expanded and updated range of research; key developments in the management of individual conditions; and important messages for the development of services.