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  • Evidence-Based Practice

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  • Establishing an informatics infrastructure is vital for advancing evidence-based practice in healthcare.
  • Current healthcare systems face challenges in consistently applying evidence to clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a foundational informatics infrastructure essential for effective evidence-based practice.
  • To outline key components that support the integration of evidence into clinical workflows.

Main Methods:

  • The study proposes five core building blocks for an informatics infrastructure.
  • Illustrative examples are used to demonstrate the practical application of these components.

Main Results:

  • The five proposed building blocks are: standardized terminologies/structures, digital evidence sources, data exchange standards, informatics processes for evidence application, and informatics competencies.
  • These components facilitate the application of evidence to practice and the generation of new evidence from practice.

Conclusions:

  • A robust informatics infrastructure is essential for reducing practice variation and healthcare errors.
  • Medical informatics offers potential solutions to enhance the quality and consistency of healthcare delivery.