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What is evidence?

Robert E Drake1, Eric A Latimer, H Stephen Leff

  • 1New Hampshire-Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, Dartmouth Medical School, 2 Whipple Place, Suite 202, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA. robert.e.drake@dartmouth.edu

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 24, 2004
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This study clarifies what constitutes scientific evidence for evidence-based practice (EBP). It examines definitions, criteria, and critical issues in treatment evidence to guide clinical decision-making.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare
  • Medical Research
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • The evidence-based practice (EBP) movement emphasizes using scientific treatment evidence for clinical decisions.
  • A core challenge in EBP is defining and understanding what constitutes "evidence" itself.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the definition and nature of scientific evidence within the context of EBP.
  • To explore various definitions, criteria, and strategies used to identify scientific evidence.
  • To discuss key issues surrounding the synthesis of treatment evidence for clinical application.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing definitions and criteria for scientific evidence.
  • Critical analysis of conceptual and practical issues in defining treatment evidence.

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  • Discussion of strategies for evidence synthesis in clinical practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Multiple definitions and criteria for scientific evidence exist, leading to potential ambiguity.
    • The nature of treatment evidence presents several critical challenges for interpretation and application.
    • Current methods for evidence synthesis require further refinement for effective clinical use.

    Conclusions:

    • A clear, universally accepted definition of "evidence" is crucial for robust EBP.
    • Addressing the complexities of treatment evidence is essential for accurate clinical decision-making.
    • Further development in evidence synthesis methodologies will enhance the practical utility of EBP for clinicians.