Evidence-Based Practice

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What is the definition of Evidence-based practice?

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It is the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients

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Clinical decisions are based on:

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Clinical expertise of the therapist
Systematic review of research evidence/Best research evidence
Patient values and preferences

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Steps in evidence-based practice

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1. A clinical problem is identidies and an answerable reseach questions is formulated.
2. A systematic literature review is conducted and best evidence is collected
3. The research evidence is summarized and critically analyzed.
4. The research evidence is synthesized and applied to clinical practice.

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It is a systematically developed statements to assist the clinician and patient in decisions about appropriate courses of action

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Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPG)

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CPGs are developed through:

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combination of:
best scientific evidence
expert judgment
analysis of patient preferences combined with outcome-based guidelines