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What should inform the practice of therapists according to the text?
What should inform the practice of therapists according to the text?
What role does evidence play in decision-making according to the text?
What role does evidence play in decision-making according to the text?
Who makes decisions about patient care according to the text?
Who makes decisions about patient care according to the text?
What is considered in all decisions in health care according to the text?
What is considered in all decisions in health care according to the text?
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What should decisions about patient care be according to the text?
What should decisions about patient care be according to the text?
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Who should inform the practice of therapists?
Who should inform the practice of therapists?
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What role does evidence play in decision-making?
What role does evidence play in decision-making?
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What informs the decisions about patient care?
What informs the decisions about patient care?
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Who makes the decisions about patient care?
Who makes the decisions about patient care?
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What role does human beings play in decision-making?
What role does human beings play in decision-making?
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What is the role of evidence in decision-making in health care?
What is the role of evidence in decision-making in health care?
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What are the sources of evidence in evidence-based practice?
What are the sources of evidence in evidence-based practice?
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What should inform the practice of therapists according to the text?
What should inform the practice of therapists according to the text?
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Who makes the decisions about patient care according to the text?
Who makes the decisions about patient care according to the text?
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What role does evidence play in decision-making according to the text?
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Study Notes
Overview of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- EBP is defined as the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient-specific values and circumstances.
- Optimal clinical outcomes and quality of life stem from a collaborative diagnostic and therapeutic alliance between clinicians and patients.
Understanding EBP
- Key Components: Best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values.
- EBP emphasizes the importance of the information used in decision-making.
Misconceptions About EBP
- EBP is not merely a continuation of traditional practices.
- It is not limited to academic or elite settings ("ivory towers").
- EBP is not solely a management or insurance tool.
- It does not exclusively rely on randomized trials and systematic reviews.
- EBP supports, rather than opposes, patient-centered care approaches.
Objectives Related to EBP
- Aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the relevant literature (block book).
- Focuses on identifying and understanding the terminology and glossary pertinent to EBP.
- Aims to discuss the five essential steps involved in the application of EBP.
The Essence of EBP
- Central to EBP is the quality and reliability of information guiding clinical decisions.
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Test your knowledge on evidence-based practice terminology, glossary, and the five steps involved in EBP. This quiz is designed to help you familiarize yourself with the essentials of evidence-based practice.
