Evidence-based decision making in action: Part 1--Finding the best clinical evidence.

Full Abstract

The purpose of this article is to introduce evidence-based concepts and demonstrate how to find valid evidence to answer clinical questions. Evidence-based decision making (EBDM) requires understanding new concepts and developing new skills including how to:
ask good clinical questions, conduct a computerized search, critically appraise the evidence, apply the results in clinical practice, and evaluate the process. This approach recognizes that clinicians can never be completely current with all conditions, medications, materials, or available products. Thus EBDM provides a mechanism for addressing these gaps in knowledge in order to provide the best care possible. In Part 1, a case scenario demonstrates the application of the skills involved in structuring a clinical question and conducting an online search using PubMed. Practice tips are provided along with online resources related to the evidence-based process.

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Author information

Author/s: Forrest, Jane L (JL); Miller, Syrene A (SA);

Affiliation: National Center for Dental Hygiene Research at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA. jforrest@hsc.usc.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The journal of contemporary dental practice (J Contemp Dent Pract), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Aug; vol 3 (issue 3) : pp 10-26

Dates: Created 2002/09/19; Completed 2002/09/25; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 12239574, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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Decision Making
Dental Care - standards
Dental Research - standards
Dentist's Practice Patterns
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Information Storage and Retrieval - methods

Information Storage and Retrieval - methods
MEDLINE
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Periodicals as Topic - standards
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Review Literature as Topic
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