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Exercise Physiology: Evidence-Based Practice

Use this guide to getting started in your research in exercise physiology.

Johns Hopkins Levels of Evidence

Links to Resources

PICO(T) Format

Population of interest

Intervention(s) of interest

Comparison of interventions, populations, diagnoses, etc.

Outcomes of interest

(T)ime

Direct Links to Nursing Journals

Citation Help for Sources

Cochrane Review
Look at "Cite this review" in the upper right corner for guidance.  Example: 

Smith, C. A., & Hay, P. (2022). Acupuncture for depression. Cochrane Database of 

   Systematic Reviews, 2022
(3). doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004046.pub2.


Journal Article Full Text from Database (CINAHL and others)  Example:

Brunero, S., Cowan, D., & Fairbrother, G. (2023). Reducing emotional distress in

     nurses using cognitive behavioral therapy: A preliminary program evaluation. 

     Journal of Nursing Science, 5(2), 109-115. https://doi.org/10.4556/486218358.WR156


Web Site Example:

Oncology Nursing Society. (2024). Early detection key to survival. https://www.ons.org/news.shtml