How Is Evidence Constructed in 2024?: Levels of Evidence, Strengths of Recommendation, Preprints and Regional Bibliographies
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Evidence, preprints, regional bibliographiesAbstract
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) uses the scientific method to organize and apply current data to improve healthcare decisions. It combines the best available scientific evidence with the clinical expertise of the healthcare professional and the values of the patient to make the best medical decision. There are 5 main steps to apply EBM to clinical practice:
- Definition of a clinically relevant question
- Searching for the best evidence
- Critical appraisal of the evidence
- Applying the evidence
- Evaluating the effectiveness of EBM
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