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6. INFORM
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Communicate what you learned in your evidence-based practice with the greater athletic training and allied health community. |
What did you learn in your EBP? How can you communicate your findings with others?
Critically Appraised Topic
Critically appraised topics (CATs) synthesize research about a clinical question in a concise format. There is no standard format for a CAT in athletic training or other health professions. Listed below are sections often included in a CAT:
- Clinical scenario
- Focused clinical question
- Key findings
- Clinical bottom line
- Search strategy with inclusion criteria
- Search results
- Implications for practice and research
For more information, see chapter 12 of Van Lunen, B., Hankemeier, D., & Welch, C. (2015). Evidence-guided practice : a framework for clinical decision making in athletic training . Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated
The links below provide example CAT papers and poster presentations.
