The following tutorials are very detailed and time-consuming-- but they are excellent resources if you really wish to acquaint yourself with the concept of evidence-based healthcare.
Systematic Reviews: Usually focus on clinicat topic and answer a specific question. Searches systematically the literature available to find valid studies with good methodology. It is not original research it reviews the research that has already been conducted. Some might list the keywords and databases used for finding such research.
Meta Analysis: A systematic review which combines vast reseach and then analyzes the data with statistics
Randomized Controlled Trials: A research study in which participants are randomly placed in a control and comparison group. Blinding of participants and researchers is an important aspect to reduce bias.
Click on the following links to view a short tutorial on each topic. For flash-free mobile and Apple devices click on
The Systematic Review-- the "Gold Standard" of Evidence
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