Evidence-Based Practice  

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.

Sackett DL, Straus S, Richardson W, Rosenberg W, Haynes R. Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, New York: Churchill-Livingstone. Inc; 2000.

1. Ask the question based on clinical scenario
2. Acquire the evidence using EBP resources
3. Appraise the evidence
4. Apply the information to the patient
5. Assess the results