Evidence Exchange
The AOTA Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Project has launched the Evidence Exchange, a central repository for Critically Appraised Papers (CAPs) and related resources. The Evidence Exchange includes opportunities for members to participate as CAP Submitters as well as CAP Reviewers. The Evidence Exchange includes opportunities for members to participate as CAP submitters as well as CAP reviewers on an ongoing basis. View timelines here.
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CAP SUBMISSIONS
CAPs are at-a-glance summaries of the findings and methods of individual articles. Before submitting a CAP, please review the CAP Guidelines that provide a step-by-step description of each part of the critical appraisal process.
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CAP REVIEWERS
CAP Reviewers need to have 1 year of post-graduation experience and experience reading and critically appraising research literature. Reviewers commit to the project based on their available time and have the important responsibility of providing quality control.
To become a CAP Reviewer, you need to:
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APPROVED CAPS
AOTA has determined that the Evidence Exchange CAPs have met AOTA-established criteria and guidelines for research design, format, and structure. The CAPS have been peer reviewed by CAP reviewers who are selected and trained by AOTA. However, the vigorous peer review process is conducted independently of the AOTA review and editorial processes. The approved CAPs are listed in the following Areas (more will be added as they are approved):
Note: See current list of Approved CAP Citations |
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Please join us on this exciting venture. If you have questions please contact Deborah Lieberman dlieberman@aota.org
*The Evidence Exchange is managed using OASIS—the Online Abstract Submission and Invitation SystemSM
