Evidence Leverage Tool (Elev Tool)

A tool designed to elevate the standards of patient care by integrating evidence-based methods in education and clinical practice.

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A user-friendly and free tool

Crafted to simplify the appraisal of articles.

A compact yet thorough tool

It assists users in determining both the clinical applicability and methodological quality of articles.

A tool that provides more objectivity

It allows users to assess their confidence level regarding applying information from the article in their clinical practice.

An all-embracing, community-driven tool

It allows users to disseminate their evaluation findings to peers through the Forum.

Why Elev Tool

Time constraints in evaluating the quality and applicability of articles frequently hinder the incorporation of research into clinical practice.

Imagine saving significant time with a tool that guides you swiftly to the right conclusions. But that's not all - you can also contribute to the community by sharing your insights on the tool's integrated Forum.

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KEY FEATURES OF THE Elev Tool

  • Responsive Design

    Featuring a responsive design, our platform is accessible on both PC and smartphone, providing a seamless and visually appealing interface for creating evaluations or engaging with the Forum.

  • Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Toolkit

    Our users gain access to an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Toolkit, crafted to simplify the integration of evidence-based practice and elevate patient care quality.

  • Summarized criteria from reliable and valid appraisal tools

    You can appraise the most common types of studies using a short version of standardized tools. You can also repeat evaluations of the same article to help refine your appraisal skills.

  • Unlimited Forum Access

    After obtaining your initial result, you have the option to share it and explore all pertinent discussions regarding the article on the Forum.

  • Database Management

    Your activity history is securely maintained, allowing you to revisit past searches at any time through your login area.



  • Email Support

    For further information or to suggest improvements for the tool's clarity, please contact us through the form on our website.

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FAQ

Evaluating an article with a tool can occasionally raise questions. Below are some examples for your consideration.

Yes. Fortunately, a number of esteemed authors have developed valid and reliable tools for aiding users in the critical appraisal of literature. However, the language in most of these tools is better suited for researchers. To address this, our tool has implemented modest alterations to the original content for enhanced readability and ease of interpretation. Additionally, it condenses certain items from the original tools to decrease the time required for completion. Links to access the original tools are provided out of respect for the researchers’ work and for readers who seek more detailed information.
Registering is necessary to save your evaluations for future reference and to contribute to a database that assists others in similar research endeavors.
There are no time constraints. Feel free to appraise any number of articles, even multiple times, for the same piece. The tool is unrestricted and available at no cost.
Sharing your appraisal results is optional. Upon completing your appraisal, you may choose to keep your findings private or to share them with the community. If you opt to share, you are welcome to add comments that could benefit your peers. You will also have access to view comments from other users.
We aim to ensure the Forum remains a space of relevance, credibility, and respect. Therefore, all posts undergo a review process before publication, which may occasionally result in a delay before your post appears.