Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 6 , Pages 453-457 , July 2005

The Evidence-Based Hierarchy: Is It Time For Change? A Suggested Alternative

  • P.J. Miller, BSc, DC, MSc, FCC

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  • A.R. Jones-Harris, BSc, DC, MSc, FCC

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    Five steps of EBM based on Sackett et al.1

    Five steps of EBM based on Sackett et al.1

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    Clinical question categories based upon works by various authors.

    Clinical question categories based upon works by various authors.

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    Evidence pathways. Gold is considered the highest level of evidence. Silver is considered good level of evidence. Bronze is considered the weakest level of evidence. The area outlined with box represe

    Evidence pathways. Gold is considered the highest level of evidence. Silver is considered good level of evidence. Bronze is considered the weakest level of evidence. The area outlined with box represents the qualitative methodologies.

PII: S0161-4754(05)00171-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.06.010

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 6 , Pages 453-457 , July 2005