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PAH Evidence Based Practice

Guide developed in conjunction with the PAH Shared Governance Research and Evidence Based Council

Definition

From Melynk, et al. (2010) Evidence-Based Practice: Step by Step The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-based practice is a problem-solving approach to clinical practice that incorporates: 

  • Best evidence from well-designed studies
  • Patient's values and preferences
  • Clinician's expertise

All three components must be included in an evidence-based practice project. 

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