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A comparison of answer retrieval through four evidence-based textbooks (ACP PIER, Essential Evidence Plus, First Consult, and UpToDate): A randomized controlled trial

Seyed-Foad AhmadiTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran; SEYED-FOAD AHMADI, MD, is an active researcher in Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). His research interests are Information Mastery and Knowledge Transfer to Practice (KTP) especially in emergency settings.Correspondence[email protected]
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Masoomeh FaghankhaniTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran; MASOOMEH FAGHANKHANI, is a medical intern and an active member of EBM Unit at IUMS. Her research interests relate principally to the methodology of teaching of EBM to undergraduate and postgraduates as well.
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Anna JavanbakhtTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran; ANNA JAVANBAKHT, is a medical intern and an active member of EBM Unit at IUMS. She is also the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) Local Officer of Research Exchange at IUMS.
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Maryam AkbarshahiTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran; MARYAM AKBARSHAHI, is a medical intern and an active member of EBM Unit at IUMS. Her interest is Medical Education. She has contributed to EBM workshops and courses for university residents.
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Maryam MirghorbaniTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran; MARYAM MIRGHORBANI, is a medical intern and an active member of EBM Unit at IUMS. Her interest relates to teaching information mastery to medical students.
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Bahareh SafarnejadTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran; BAHAREH SAFARNEJAD, is a medical intern and an active member of EBM Unit at IUMS and also contributor of the research projects in the field of Endocrinology.
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Hamid BaradaranTehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran; HAMID R. BARADARAN, MD, PhD, is an associate professor of Clinical Epidemiology and deputy of research in Centre for Educational Research in Medical Sciences at IUMS. His interests are KTP and EBP.
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Pages 724-730 | Published online: 19 Aug 2011

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