EBM

EBM or Evidence-Based Medicine is a medical approach that emphasizes the use of evidence from well-designed and well-conducted research in the decision-making process for patient care. The term was first used in the 1990s and has since become a key aspect of modern medical practice.

Definition

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) is a systematic approach to clinical problem solving which allows the integration of the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. It is a movement which aims to increase the use of high quality clinical research in clinical decision making.

History

The term "Evidence-Based Medicine" was first used in the 1990s by a group of clinicians and researchers at McMaster University. The concept has since spread worldwide and has become a key aspect of modern medical practice.

Principles

EBM involves the following key principles:

• The use of the best available evidence in making decisions about individual patient care.
• The integration of clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research.
• The inclusion of patient values and preferences in decision making.

Criticisms

Despite its widespread acceptance, EBM has been criticized for a number of reasons. Some critics argue that it undervalues clinical experience and patient values, while others believe that it overemphasizes the role of research evidence in decision making.

See also

• Clinical practice guideline
• Medical research
• Systematic review
• Meta-analysis

References

EBM Resources
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