| INTRODUCTION |
| What
is evidence-based practice (EBP)? (3 pages) |
| Why does EBP matter? (4 pages) |
| Pressures on practice (3 pages) |
| Aren't
we already doing EBP? (2 pages) |
| Summary |
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This first tutorial looks at what evidence based practice actually is.
The provision of healthcare is about making decisions. This often involves deciding between a number of alternatives. Using the best available evidence, which is rigorous in its methodology and robust in its findings will help you make those decisions. This is often referred to as Evidence–Based Health Care (EBHC). In health care decisions, there are many factors which affect our choice of treatment. These may include:
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By the end of this tutorial you should be able to : define evidence-based practice, outline the five steps of EBP, and explain why it matters. |