Includes bibliographical references and index.

Content: Introduction to evidence-based practice -- Development of evidence-based knowledge -- Becoming an evidence-based practitioner -- Outcome in evidence-based -- Searching for the evidence -- Evaluating the evidence Systematically reviewing the evidence -- The effectiveness of cognitive- behavioral intervention with people with chronic pain -- Evaluating the evidence: economic analysis -- Building evidence in practice -- Practice guidelines, algorithms, and clinical pathways -- Communicating evidence to clients, managers, and funders -- Research dissemination and transfer of knowledge -- Health care delivery of rehabilitation services for postacute stroke: home care versus institutional care ---