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Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in CSD. Evidence Based Medicine. Refers to using the best evidence in making decisions about patients.
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Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in CSD
Evidence Based Medicine • Refers to using the best evidence in making decisions about patients. • EBM is “the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients” (Sackett et al., 1996).
Scientific Evidence • Scientific research results are usually based on double-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trials. • However, these trials often do not include a wide variety of people (women and minorities are not well-represented). • Also, statistics gathered from trials are based on averages which may not generalize to a particular person.
The other parts of the picture: The patient and the practitioner • The very best patient care occurs when scientific evidence blends with clinical expertise and consideration of patients as real people. • The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) have established “best practices” regarding patient care.
Best practices in CSD • Positions statements • Clinical practice guidelines • Preferred practice guidelines
Position Statements • The official position of the professional organization on a timely topic related to professional issues or clinical practice.
Clinical practice guidelines • Recommendations developed by groups of experts to help clinicians and patients make clinical decisions.
Preferred practice patterns • Includes accepted definitions, professional roles, expected outcomes, clinical indications, clinical processes, equipment specifications, and documentation.
What is Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in CSD? • When high-quality research evidence is integrated with practitioner expertise, patient preferences, and patient values when making clinical decisions.
Skills needed to use EBP • You will need an understanding of the cultural aspects of the populations you will serve. • You will need to continue learning through reading and evaluating research in your field. • You will need to develop strong evaluation and critiquing skills when reviewing the literature and research available.