Evidence-based medicine

Evidence Based Medicine Introduction Evidence based medicine has long been held in high esteem by physicians and for good reason. It provides the best possible roadmap for improving quality care for patients. In addition, certain clinical practice guidelines (CPG) have been established as part of the specific paradigm involving electronic medical record (EMR) keeping. This has all been designed to improve patient well-being, give physicians an opportunity to make informed decisions, and improve overall efficiency at healthcare facility. However, some physicians are hesitant to adhere to these principles, mostly because they lack knowledge on the subject. Luckily, many strategies can assist in the adherence of CPG involving EMR in reference…

replied that they had taken him to an Exorcist in Majitha, a village in the outskirts of Amritsar. Why? Because he was possessed by evil spirits. Sanjay had that what I believe to have a seizure. That made me bewildered. What does a seizure has to do with holy man. I was in the first year of medical school and this incident triggered my interest in Medicine and Neurology in particular. The field of medicine is one such beautiful and noble profession that God has bestowed on the planet of…

Introduction: Evidence based medicine (EBM) is a current aspect of health care that is relevant for many reasons in respiratory therapy. This paper will examine what EBM is by looking at the concept of non-pharmacological secretion clearance methods, and how it is relevant within the realm of Respiratory Therapy, specifically for the neuromuscular compromised patients. As well as what to extent the professional practice of respiratory therapy and respiratory therapists (RTs) are informed by…

Introduction: This essay aims to evaluate the criticism mentioned above and to see if Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) is a good approach for clinical decision making. I will explain what EBM is, and its applications and then go on to discuss its strengths and limitations. What is Evidence-Based Medicine and its application: EBM is a method of practice in which clinical decisions are made upon the combination of best available evidence and clinical expertise whilst adhering to patient values. [1]…

experts in otolaryngology, allergy and immunology, internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, sleep medicine, advance practice nursing, complementary and alternative medicine (acupuncture and herbal therapies), and consumer advocacy” (Seidman et al., 2015, p. S5). The target population for this guideline is all clinicians who see patients with allergic rhinitis. The patient population can range from pediatrics to adults, although this guideline is only to be utilized for pediatrics older…

important factor guiding social work service provision, a focus on client empowerment and autonomy may become at risk (p. 82). One of the integral social work ethics that we strive for clients to achieve is their right to self-determination. The client must have a say in the matter of their goals and desires for treatment and if we are focusing on research and outcomes and not letting the client have a choice in the matter we are not giving them the right to self-determination. With…

interpretation and integration of reports from the clients, observations of the practitioner and the research obtained from evidence to give maximum results. As a result, the preferences of the patients themselves, their families and those of the community as a whole are served (Polit & Beck,…

an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis. The aim of this paper is to critically analyse a randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for allergic rhinitis (AR). Choi et al. (2013) hypothesized that the participants would respond more positively to the active acupuncture treatment than to sham acupuncture or no treatment at all. The rationale was that although this traditional method has been used effectively in the past to treat ailments such as osteoarthritis and allergies, randomised…

Cramer, H., Lauche, R., Azizi, H., Dobos, G., & Langhorst, J. (2014). Yoga for multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 9(11), e112414. The purpose of this study was to systematically analyze the effectiveness and safety of yoga on patients with multiple sclerosis. This study reviewed articles from various sources including but are not limited to those studies who have conducted randomized controlled trials (RCT). The trials the have been included on this study were…

Strategic initiatives should be formulated using evidence-based practice [“EBP”] that enhances the opportunity to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Patients and families expect to receive quality care when seeking healthcare services. Dr. David Sackett and colleagues defined EBP as “the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. The practice of evidence-based medicine means integrating individual clinical…