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Evidence-Based Practice
What is evidence-based practice? Here is a definition from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
Evidence-based practice can be thought of as doing research to find a new way to do something. The information must be used with clinical experience or knowledge and the patient's needs.
Types of research used in evidence-based practice:
Case study
Studies
Trials
Systematic Reviews
RCT: randomized controlled trial
Meta-analysis
EBP Pyramid (Quality of evidence)
National Guideline Clearinghouse
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