Term
| classification of tertiary literature |
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Definition
-textbooks
-review articles
-full-text information/computer databases
-commonly used because the information is convenient, concise, compact and current
-contains info about standard therapies, common adverse reactions, etc |
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Term
| advantages of tertiary literature |
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Definition
-quick and easy to use
-provide overview of topic and often represent a consensus of opinion, rather than one persons perspective
-most are referenced to the primary literature
-some basic tertiary references are available in most areas of practice
-provides basic drug information
-computerized databases can be updated quickly and easily |
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Term
| disadvantages of tertiary literature |
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Definition
-can be quickly outdated
-may not be in enough detail due to space limitations or importance
-may be biased
-expensive
-lacks portability |
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Term
| evaluating tertiary literature |
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Definition
-credentials of author (qualified?, areas of expertise, key thought leaders?)
-year of publication/edition (more applicable to treatment information then general disease info)
-content(general vs specific)
-cost
-bibliography/references |
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