Evidence-Based Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) takes into account the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preference when meeting patient care needs. It consciously places value on all three aspects in the clinical decision making process.
Watch the video below to learn more about EBM.
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Sketchy EBM. (2015, March 29). EBM Explained [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_yiUf3f92s&t=84s
Steps in Evidence-Based Medicine
There are five steps in the evidence-based medicine process, always beginning and ending with the patient.
Expanding on Acquire
As part of the acquisition process, you will gather relevant evidence. Literature searching will be one method of doing so. For further information on the literature searching process, along with best practices and tips check out our literature searching guide.
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Image depicts the 5 steps in the EBM process which revolve around the patient. The steps are: Assess - Identify the problem; Ask - Determine a clear, answerable question; Acquire - Gather evidence from relevant sources; Appraise - Examine evidence for reliability and value; Apply - Determine if appropriate for clinical practice.