LibGuides: Physiotherapy: Other resources

BMJ – How to read a paper article series by Trisha Greenhalgh
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP)
A set of critical appraisal tools to be used when reading research. Includes checklists for systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, case control studies, economic evaluations, diagnostic studies, qualitative studies and clinical prediction rule.
How to read a paper: the basics of evidence-based medicine and healthcare
E-book by Trisha Greenhalgh.
Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT)
Appraisal tool used for qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods studies. Helpful for those working on a mixed methods review.
CONSORT Statement
Recommendations for reporting Randomised Controlled Trials. Use the checklist to help you assess the different aspects of an RCT paper you are reading.
PRISMA Statement
Use the PRISMA checklist to help you check for any gaps in a review you are reading and the flow diagram to help you report your systematic search methods when conducting a systematic review.
- PRISMA 2020
Prospero
See how systematic review protocols are written.

How to search the literature effectively
A step-by-step guide to finding information and developing the skills for successful searching

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Also see their Physiotherapy Development Framework
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Physiotherapy Development Framework

Other academic libraries with relevant materials can be accessed via the SCONUL Access Scheme. Search Library Hub Discover to find out which libraries have useful material.

British Library
Access to print and some online material unavailable elsewhere. Certain forms of ID are needed to register for a reader pass. See the website for further details.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) - NICE produces evidence-based guidance to improve health and social care.
HEE elfh Hub - Health Education England provides access to essential learning resources for healthcare practitioners and students. To view content, you will need to register on elfh as a pre-reg healthcare student.
World Digital Library
The World Digital Library provides free access to manuscripts, rare books, maps, photographs, and other important cultural documents from all countries.