Bibliography: How to Analyze and Critique the Literature

Based on Medline and Library of Congress search through 2000
listed in chronologic order (most recent first)

Bowers, D., Owens, D., & House, A. (2001). Understanding papers in clinical journals. Chichester, New York: J. Wiley & Sons.

Blessing, J. D. (2000). Physician assistant's guide to research and medical literature. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co.

Greenhalgh, T. (2000). How to read a paper : the basics of evidence-based medicine (2nd ed.). London: BMJ Books.

Marchevsky, D. (2000). Critical appraisal of medical literature. New York: Kluwer Academic / Plenum Publishers.

Garrard, J. (1999). Health sciences literature review made easy the matrix method. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers.

Wright, M. S., & Miller, S. A. (1999). Critical reading and writing across the curriculum in clinical laboratory science. Clin Lab Sci, 12(3), 161-6.

Baumgartner, T. A., & Strong, C. H. (1998). Conducting and reading research in health and human performance (2 ed.). Boston, Mass: McGraw-Hill.

Beyea, S. C., & Nicoll, L. H. (1998). Accessing health care literature--what every perioperative nurse needs to know. AORN J, 67(3), 694-8.

Clarke, R., & Croft, P. (1998). Critical reading for the reflective practitioner a guide for primary care. Oxford, Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Jadad, A. R., Moher, D., & Klassen, T. P. (1998). Guides for reading and interpreting systematic reviews: II. How did the authors find the studies and assess their quality? Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 152(8), 812-7.

Klassen, T. P., Jadad, A. R., & Moher, D. (1998). Guides for reading and interpreting systematic reviews: I. Getting started [see comments]. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 152(7), 700-4.

Moher, D., Jadad, A. R., & Klassen, T. P. (1998). Guides for reading and interpreting systematic reviews: III. How did the authors synthesize the data and make their conclusions? Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 152(9), 915-20.

Beyea, S. C., & Nicoll, L. H. (1997). Ten questions that will get you through any research report. AORN J, 65(5), 978-9.

Beyea, S. C., & Nicoll, L. H. (1997). Research utilization begins with learning to read research reports. AORN J, 65(2), 402-3.

Copp, L. A. (1997). Reading and writing editorials [editorial]. J Prof Nurs, 13(3), 137-8.

Dixon, R. A., Munro, J. F., & Silcocks, P. B. (1997). The evidence based medicine workbook critical appraisal for clinical problem solving. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Giuffre, M. (1997). Reading research critically: results-group data II. J Perianesth Nurs, 12(2), 105-8.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Statistics for the non-statistician. II: "Significant" relations and their pitfalls. BMJ, 315(7105), 422-5.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Assessing the methodological quality of published papers. BMJ, 315(7103), 305-8.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. The Medline database. BMJ, 315(7101), 180-3.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Papers that summarise other papers (systematic reviews and meta- analyses). BMJ, 315(7109), 672-5.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Papers that report diagnostic or screening tests. BMJ, 315(7107), 540-3.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Papers that report drug trials. BMJ, 315(7106), 480-3.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Papers that tell you what things cost (economic analyses). BMJ, 315(7108), 596-9.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Statistics for the non-statistician. I: Different types of data need different statistical tests. BMJ, 315(7104), 364-6.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper. Getting your bearings (deciding what the paper is about). BMJ, 315(7102), 243-6.

Greenhalgh, T. (1997). How to read a paper: the basics of evidence based medicine. London: BMJ.

Greenhalgh, T., & Taylor, R. (1997). How to read a paper. Papers that go beyond numbers (qualitative research). BMJ, 315(7110), 740-3.

Price, A., & Price, B. (1997). Reading research papers. Mod Midwife, 7(8), 28-31.

Shaughnessy, A. F., & Slawson, D. C. (1997). Getting the most from review articles: a guide for readers and writers [see comments]. Am Fam Physician, 55(6), 2155-60.

Siwek, J. (1997). Reading and evaluating clinical review articles [editorial; comment]. Am Fam Physician, 55(6), 2064, 2069-70, 2072.

Cuevas, N. M., Dinero, T. E., & Feit, M. D. (1996). Reading qualitative research from a methodological point of view. J Health Soc Policy, 8(1), 73-90.

Giuffre M. (1996). Inferring causality. J Perianesth Nurs, 11(3), 170-4.

Giuffre, M. (1996). Reading research critically: the discussion section. J Perianesth Nurs, 11(6), 417-20.

Giuffre, M. (1996). Reading research critically: results--group data. J Perianesth Nurs, 11(5), 344-8.

Giuffre, M. (1996). Reading research critically: results: multiple regression analysis. J Post Anesth Nurs, 11(1), 32-4.

Hek, G. (1996). Guidelines on conducting a critical research evaluation. Nurs Stand, 11(6), 40-3.

Kirk-Smith, M. (1996). Finding, reading and documenting literature. Nurs Times, 92(15), 34-5.

Price, A., & Price, B. (1996). Critical reading. Mod Midwife, 6(7), 26-9.

Riegelman RK, & Hirsch RP. (1996). Studying a study and testing a test: how to read the health science literature (3 ed.). Boston: Little, Brown.

Ryan, M. (1996). Reading and utilizing quantitative nursing research: a guide for the neophyte. J N Y State Nurses Assoc, 27(3), 21-3.

Yancey, J. M. (1996). Ten rules for reading clinical research reports [editorial]. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 109(5), 558-64.

Appleton DR. (1995). Pitfalls in the interpretation of studies: II. J R Soc Med, 88(4), 188-90.

Appleton DR. (1995). Pitfalls in the interpretation of studies: III. [editorial]. J R Soc Med, 88(5), 241-3.

Appleton DR. (1995). Pitfalls in the interpretation of studies: I. J R Soc Med, 88(1), 2-4.

Avis M. (1995). Valid arguments? a consideration of the concept of validity in establishing the credibility of research findings. J Adv Nurs, 22(6), 1203-9.

Elder, N. C., & Miller, W. L. (1995). Reading and evaluating qualitative research studies [see comments]. J Fam Pract, 41(3), 279-85.

Giuffre, M. (1995). Reading research critically: results using correlation coefficients. J Post Anesth Nurs, 10(4), 220-4.

Giuffre, M. (1995). Reading research critically: results--Part 1. J Post Anesth Nurs, 10(3), 166-71.

Giuffre, M. (1995). Reading research critically: assessing the validity and reliability of research instrumentation--Part 2. J Post Anesth Nurs, 10(2), 107-12.

Giuffre, M. (1995). Reading research critically: assessing the validity and reliability of research instrumentation--Part 1. J Post Anesth Nurs, 10(1), 33-7.

Giuffre, M. (1995). Reading research critically: results--bivariate regression analysis. J Post Anesth Nurs, 10(6), 340-4.

Johnson, J. M., Reineck, C., Daigle-Bjerke, A., Goupil, N. M., & Captain, C. (1995). Understanding research articles. A pilot study of critical reading of research publications. J Nurs Staff Dev, 11(2), 95-9.

Jones, R., & Kinmonth, A. L. (1995). Critical reading for primary care (Oxford medical publications: Oxford general practice series: Oxford general practice series No. no. 28). Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press.

Katz RT, Campagnolo DI, Goldberg G et al. (1995). Critical evaluation of clinical research. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 76(1), 82-93.

Keen J, & Packwood T. (1995). Case study evaluation. BMJ, 311(7002), 444-6.

Nagle, J. J. (1995). Reading and writing biological literature. Prerequisites to research. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc, 85(8), 447-57.

Rangachari, P. K., & Mierson, S. (1995). A checklist to help students analyze published articles in basic medical sciences. Am J Physiol, 268(6 Pt 3), S21-5.

Shaughnessy, A. F., Bucci, K. K., & Slawson, D. C. (1995). How to be selective in reading the biomedical literature. Am J Health Syst Pharm, 52(10), 1116-8.

Avis, M. (1994). Reading research critically. II. An introduction to appraisal: assessing the evidence. J Clin Nurs, 3(5), 271-7.

Avis, M. (1994). Reading research critically. I. An introduction to appraisal: designs and objectives. J Clin Nurs, 3(4), 227-34.

Conn, V. S., & Armer, J. M. (1994). A public health nurse's guide to reading meta-analysis research reports. Public Health Nurs, 11(3), 163-7.

Dracup, K., & Bryan-Brown, C. W. (1994). The three Rs: reading, writing, and research [editorial] [see comments]. Am J Crit Care, 3(5), 328-30.

Giuffre, M. (1994). Reading research critically: statistical significance. J Post Anesth Nurs, 9(6), 371-4.

Giuffre, M. (1994). Reading research critically: threats to internal validity. J Post Anesth Nurs, 9(5), 303-7.

Giuffre, M. (1994). Reading research critically: the review of the literature. J Post Anesth Nurs, 9(4), 240-3.

Niccoli JJ. (1994). Guide to critical evaluation of the medical literature. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc, 84(10), 528-31.

Oxman AD. (1994). Checklists for review articles. BMJ, 309(6955), 648-51.

Shekelle, P. G., Andersson, G., Bombardier, C., Cherkin, D., Deyo, R., Keller, R., Lee, C., Liang, M., Lipscomb, B., Spratt, K. et al. (1994). A brief introduction to the critical reading of the clinical literature. Spine, 19(18 Suppl), 2028S-2031S.

Akhigbe, F. (1993). Reading medical literature: a select bibliography. Afr J Med Med Sci, 22(3), 7-8.

Caplan, R. M. (1993). Be a critical reader. Iowa Med, 83(5), 196.

Gaw, B. L. (1993). On reading and writing journal articles. AARN News Lett, 49(4), 20.

Gehlbach, S. H. (1993). Interpreting the medical literature (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division.

Oxman AD, & Guyatt GH. (1993). The science of reviewing research. Ann N Y Acad Sci, 703, 125-33.

Pieper, B. (1993). Basics of critiquing a research article. J ET Nurs, 20(6), 245-50.

Tornquist, E. M., Funk, S. G., Champagne, M. T., & Wiese, R. A. (1993). Advice on reading research: overcoming the barriers. Appl Nurs Res, 6(4), 177-83.

Bennett, H. J. (1992). A piece of my mind. Keeping up with the literature. JAMA, 267(7), 920.

Darzins, P. J., Smith, B. J., & Heller, R. F. (1992). How to read a journal article. Med J Aust, 157(6), 389-94.

Kassirer, J. P. (1992). Learning medicine. Too many books, too few journals [editorial; comment] [see comments]. N Engl J Med, 326(21), 1427-8.

Rosenman, L. D. (1992). Ten rules for reading clinical research papers [letter; comment]. Am J Surg, 163(3), 365-6.

Beel-Bates, C. (1991). Reading research critically. Mich Nurse, 64(2), 7-8.

Coury, D. L. (1991). A guide to critical reading of the literature in behavioral and developmental pediatrics. J Dev Behav Pediatr, 12(6), 351-4.

Jones, R. (1991). Critical reading [editorial]. Fam Pract, 8(1), 1-2.

Laskin, D. M. (1991). Reading between the lines [editorial] [see comments]. J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 49(1), 1.

McL Dawson, J. H. (1991). Are you wasting your time with journals? Some guidelines for selective reading. Aust N Z J Surg, 61(12), 881-3.

Ruple JA, & McBeth RR. (1991). Do statistics really prove anything? An EMS consumer's guide to understanding research literature. J Emerg Med Serv JEMS, 16(12), 26-30.

Saltman, D. (1991). Critical reading and appraisal. Aust Fam Physician, 20(9), 1307-11.

Biddle W, Mikels C, Buzby M et al. (1990). A beginner's guide to research. Gastroenterol Nurs, 13(2 Suppl), 2S-11S.

MacGuire J. (1990). Reviewing the research literature. Nurs Stand, 4(40), 35-6.

Cohen, H. (1988). How to read a research paper. Am J Occup Ther, 42(9), 596-600.

Cook, R. J. (1988). A critical approach to the reading of analytical reports [letter]. Br Dent J, 165(10), 355-6.

Jewell, D. (1988). Reading scientific articles, or how to cope with the overload. Practitioner, 232(1451), 720, 723-5.

Parahoo, K., & Reid, N. (1988). Distance learning. Research skills. Number 5. Critical reading of research. Nurs Times, 84(43), 69-72.

Lichtenstein, M. J., Mulrow, C. D., & Elwood, P. C. (1987). Guidelines for reading case-control studies. J Chronic Dis, 40(9), 893-903.

Scandlyn, J. N. (1987). How to read a research article. Orthop Nurs, 6(5), 21-7.

Beeler, M. F., & Sappenfield, R. W. (1986). How to analyze clinical research reports. Chicago: American Society of Clinical Pathologists Press.

Brink, C. J. (1986). Reading with a critical eye [editorial]. Am J Hosp Pharm, 43(7), 1697.

Reading between the lines of clinical trials--II: Analysis. (1985). Drug Ther Bull, 23(2), 5-7.

Reading between the lines of clinical trials--I: Design. (1985). Drug Ther Bull, 23(1), 1-3.

Domholdt, E. A., & Malone, T. R. (1985). Evaluating research literature: the educated clinician. Phys Therapy, 65(4), 487-91.

Krogh, C. L. (1985). A checklist system for critical review of medical literature. Med Educ, 19(5), 392-5.

Stephenson, P. M. (1985). Reading a research report. Intensive Care Nurs, 1(2), 103-6.

Jarvis, B. M. (1984). Reading research reports. N Z Nurs J, 77(1), 19.

King, P. R. (1984). Methodological guidelines for reading drug-evaluation research. Can J Psychiatry, 29(7), 575-82.

Lynn, M. (1983). Review of the literature - the next step. Miss RN, 45(3), 16.

Gay, J. T., & Edgil, A. E. (1982). Critical reading. Nurs Health Care, 3(5), 266-7.

Schantz, D., & Lindeman, C. A. (1982). Reading a research article. J Nurs Adm, 12(3), 30-3.

How to read clinical journals: IV. To determine etiology or causation. (1981). Can Med Assoc J, 124(8), 985-90.

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Gonnella, J. S. (1980). Selecting and reading research articles [editorial]. J Med Educ, 55(10), 883-4.

Carr, A. K. (1978). A primer on reading research. AANA J, 46(3), 286-90.

Ashikago, T., Waller, J. A., & Thomson, G. H. (1977). On reading medical journals. J Fam Pract, 4(2), 383.

Crocker, L. M. (1977). Linking research to practice: suggestions for reading a research article. Am J Occup Ther, 31(1), 34-9.

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Lancaster, A. (1975). Reading a research report. Nurs Times, 71(24), Suppl: 56.

Fleming JW, & Hayter J. (1974). Reading research reports critically. Nurs Outlook, 22(3), 172-5.

Shimkin, M. B. (1974). Letter: History of cancer research: a starter reading list and guide. Cancer Res, 34(6), 1519-20.