All information illustrated in this document are basic categories of research and evidence-based studies. This document serves to educate the reader in recognizing the different levels of evidence when perusing the Bibliography/Research sections of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare website. All abstracts mentioned are available to the public through http://www.pubmed.gov.

CONTENTS

• Evidence-Based
• Hierarchical Levels of Evidence in Evidence-based Practice
• Glossary
  • Meta-Analyses / Quantitative Systematic Reviews
  • Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT)
  • Controlled Trials without Randomization
  • Cohort / Case Control Studies
  • Case Report / Case Study
  • Qualitative
  • Expert Opinion & Ideas & Editorials
• References

All information illustrated in this document are basic categories of research and evidence-based studies. This document serves to educate the reader in recognizing the different levels of evidence when perusing the Bibliography/Research sections of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare website. All abstracts mentioned are available to the public through http://www.pubmed.gov .