Evidenced Based Practice: An Introduction


Evidenced Based Practice is the integration of

  1. clinical expertise/expert opinion,
  2. external scientific evidence
  3. client/patient/caregiver perspectives

In order to provide high-quality services reflecting the interests, values, needs, and choices of
the individuals we serve. (ASHA, 2020).

ASHA, 2020 EBP Pyramid
ASHA Evidenced Based Practice Pyramid (2020)

ASHA Evidenced Based Practice Pyramid (2020)

This means that we need to ensure our clinical work is based on well-founded scientific principles and research, while using our clinical judgement to ensure our clients are central to the decision making process.

In this part of A Pinch of SaLT we recommend and summarise Journal articles to contribute to the clinical decision making and critical appraisal of research . 


References

ASHA (2020). Evidenced Based Practice. Retrieved 23rd March 2020 from: https://www.asha.org/members/ebp/

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