What is Evidence-Based Practice (Article Sample)

What is Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a method of decision-making that uses the best available evidence from research, clinical experience, and patient preferences to inform clinical decisions and improve patient care outcomes. It integrates the best evidence from systematic studies with clinical expertise and patient values to make the best decisions for individual patient care. It is a crucial component of a clinician's practice and is essential for providing quality care. Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been around for decades, but it was only widely accepted in the 1990s. In the early 1990s, the term "evidence-based medicine" was coined by David Sackett and colleagues in a landmark paper, which defined EBP as "the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients." This definition has been widely accepted and is still in use today. Despite the potential benefits of EBP, there are barriers to its adoption and implementation. Some of the most common obstacles include lack of access to research evidence, lack of resources and time, lack of understanding of EBP, and lack of support from colleagues and administrators. To overcome these barriers, it is crucial to educate providers on the importance of EBP, provide access to research evidence, and provide resources to support the implementation of EBP. In conc...