You can quickly appraisal any research article by answering a few simple questions. If you answer 'yes' to these questions, keep the article to read more thoroughly. If you answer 'no', leave the article behind and move along.
1. What is the level of evidence?
2. How well was the study conducted?
3. How useful is this study to my patients?
Need help evaluating your sources? Use the acronym, ACT UP, to determine whether or not a resource is right for you.