What is EBP?

“EBP is the integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the decision making process for patient care. Clinical expertise refers to the clinician's cumulated experience, education and clinical skills. The patient brings to the encounter his or her own personal and unique concerns, expectations, and values. The best evidence is usually found in clinically relevant research that has been conducted using sound methodology.”   Sackett, D. Evidence-based Medicine - What it is and what it isn't. BMJ 1996; 312:71-72.

EBP Process

Find background information and descriptions of the process from these sites:

Evidence-Based Journals