Evidence-based practice (EBP) is "...the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values". Sackett, David L. BMJ 1996;312:71-72
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Finding the best evidence requires a systematic cycle of process
Taken from:
Duke University Medical Center Library, & Health Sciences Library. UNC-Chapel Hill. Retrieved from: http://guides.mclibrary.duke.edu/ebm
The five 'A's of the evidence:
Ask: Clinical question development - construct a well-built clinical question derived from the patient dilemma
Acquire: Searching for the evidence - select the appropriate resources and conduct a search in order to acquire the evidence
Appraise: Critical appraisal of the evidence - the validity and applicability of the evidence
Apply: Applying evidence to patient within context - Integrate evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and apply to practice
Act : Evaluate the performance and success of the change in practice. Ask new questions
· Health and medicine is dynamic and changing
· Accessing quality health information at any one time is an enormous task
· Evidence-based practice means using the best, research-proven assessments & treatments in day-to-day client care & service delivery
· Health professionals have a responsibility to stay in touch with the research literature & to implement best practice as a part of clinical decision-making
· Implementing EBP means a real commitment to lifelong learning
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