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Evidence-based practice (EBP) is known as the integration of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and consideration of patient value. ASHA addresses ways in which the principles of evidence-based practice are to be incorporated into clinical decision making. Speech-language pathologists (SLPS) are expected to recognize and integrate the needs, values, and interests of clients and families receiving services with the best current research and their clinical expertise. EBP has become an…

when making educated clinical choices (Jun, Kovner, & Stimpfel, 2016). This essay will discuss guidelines, updating practices, nurses being educated on guidelines and forming a question surround guidelines Clinical guidelines must have the best evidence available, helping the health professional but not replacing clinical judgment, skills or knowledge of the professional (Pooler, 2014). With new and ongoing advancements within the health industry, learning and educating is a continuing…

Evidence-based practice is a very important part of taking care of patients. “Evidence based research involves collecting, evaluating, and implementing to improve patient care and outcomes (Why Evidence-Based Practive is Vital to Improving Patient Care, 2016).” To me this quote says the most important parts of evidence-based practice. I felt the Stevens (2013) article contained a good amount of detailed information pertaining to evidence-based practice. In one section of the Stevens article…

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 evidence-based practice being so prevalent, there are multiple studies showing that certain combinations of medications, treatments and interventions work together. For many clients, being told by your therapist or social worker that in order to have a…

hierarchy of evidence suggests searches would begin at the systems level (DiCenso et al., 2009, p. 99); but, as a student, this level of evidence is inaccessible. Accordingly, the search commenced at the summaries level and progressed down the hierarchy of evidence toward the studies level until appropriate evidence was obtained. To accomplish this, the following search engines and databases were used: TRIP database, MacPLUS Federated Search, PubMed, Google Scholar, Health Evidence, ACP Journal…

Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis One of the most common diseases affecting both adults and children alike is allergic rhinitis (AR). According to Seidman et al. (2015) “AR is an inflammatory, IgE-mediated disease characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and/or nasal itching” (p. S2). In the United States allergic rhinitis affects approximately one in every six individuals. Allergic rhinitis has the ability to affect quality of life for adults and children alike.…

et al (2015) carried out a database search of 8 different databases, and they identify the key-words used. Petticrew and Roberts (2006) point out that although electronic databases are often the starting point, they may not be the only source of evidence, especially in the social sciences. Machado (2015) also used citation tracking on included studies and relevant existing systematic reviews. They also looked at relevant websites and searched trial registries for unpublished studies.…

rationale was that although this traditional method has been used effectively in the past to treat ailments such as osteoarthritis and allergies, randomised trials of acupuncture have been inconclusive. My critique analyses the study through both an evidence based medicine (EBM) and whole systems research (WSR) perspective. This study assigned…

while on the job. They could learn one or two things from practitioners of evidence-based management in the Strategic leadership and Organizational Change. One would ask what evidence -based management is before proceeding. According to the Center of Evidence -Based Management’s website’s defines it as the practice of making decisions through conscientious ,explicit and judicious adoption of the best applicable evidence from collective sources .(Definition…

Evidence-Based Practices in Child Welfare Evidence-based practices (EBPs) in the realm of child welfare seek to prevent a problem before it occurs or lessen its possible effects (Goldman et al., 2003). All EBPs should be culturally competent; they need to consider the cultural perspectives of ethnic minority populations, who are at a high risk of developing psychosocial problems compared to other populations (Jackson, 2009). There are several EBPs currently in use in child abuse and neglect…