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Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process of making clinical decisions based on 3 components:

1. Patient Perspectives & Preferences
2. Clinical Expertise
3. Best Research Evidence

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• EBP is applying or translating research findings in daily patient care practices and clinical decision-making.
• It also involves integrating the best available evidence with clinical knowledge and expertise, while considering patients' unique needs and personal preferences.
• Using EBP means abandoning outdated care delivery practices and choosing effective, scientifically validated methods to meet individual patient needs.

NOTE: Best research evidence requires the clinician to search for the best research available, which may come in the form of systematic reviews. meta-anaylses, randomized controlled trials, clinical controlled trials, and other types of studies. This research is most often published in peer-reviewed journals.

The goal of conducting EBP is to utilize current knowledge and connect it with patient preferences and clinical expertise to standardize and improve care processes and, ultimately, patient outcomes.