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Who founded the evidence-based practice (EBP) movement?
In what year did Dr. Archie Cochrane publish a landmark book criticizing the medical profession?
What type of evidence did Dr. Cochrane believe was the strongest for clinical practice treatment decisions?
What did Dr. Cochrane highlight as the basis for most treatment-related decisions at that time?
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Why did Dr. Cochrane assert that reviews of research evidence need to be prepared systematically?
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Study Notes
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Movement
- The EBP movement was founded by Dr. Archie Cochrane.
Dr. Cochrane's Landmark Book
- Dr. Cochrane published a landmark book criticizing the medical profession in 1972.
- The book highlighted the lack of evidence to support many medical treatments.
Strength of Evidence
- Dr. Cochrane believed that randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were the strongest type of evidence for clinical practice treatment decisions.
Basis of Treatment Decisions
- Dr. Cochrane highlighted that the basis for most treatment-related decisions at that time was anecdotal experience and authority.
Systematic Reviews
- Dr. Cochrane asserted that reviews of research evidence need to be prepared systematically to avoid biases and ensure that all relevant studies are included.
- He argued that systematic reviews were necessary to provide a comprehensive and unbiased summary of the evidence.
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Test your knowledge on evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing with this quiz. Learn about the origins of the EBP movement and its importance in the nursing profession.
