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  1. Fields of Study
  2. social sciences
  3. sociology
  4. social services
  5. health services
  6. evidence-based practice
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. health services
  4. evidence-based practice
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. health services
  4. evidence-based practice

Preferred term

evidence-based practice

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A way of providing health care that is guided by a thoughtful integration of the best available scientific knowledge with clinical expertise. This approach allows the practitioner to critically assess research data, clinical guidelines, and other information resources in order to correctly identify the clinical problem, apply the most high-quality intervention, and re-evaluate the outcome for future improvement.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • evidence based healthcare
  • evidence-based health care

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/316241

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