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Sicily statement on evidence-based practice.

Martin Dawes1, William Summerskill, Paul Glasziou

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. martin.dawes@mcgill.ca

BMC Medical Education
|January 7, 2005
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) requires healthcare decisions to integrate the best current evidence with patient preferences and resources. Professionals need skills to assess and apply new knowledge for optimal patient care and organizational best practices.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Medical Education
  • Evidence-Based Healthcare

Background:

  • Existing definitions of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) are insufficient to delineate processes and outcomes.
  • A clear statement on EBP, required skills, and training curricula is needed for health professionals.
  • This consensus statement synthesizes current literature and expert experience from the 2003 Conference of Evidence-Based Health Care Teachers and Developers.

Framework:

  • EBP necessitates healthcare decisions based on the best available, current, valid, and relevant evidence.
  • Decisions must incorporate patient preferences, provider expertise, and available resources.
  • The five-step model of EBP provides a foundation for training curricula.

Implementation:

  • Health professionals must acquire, evaluate, apply, and integrate new knowledge.

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  • Adaptability to changing circumstances is crucial for lifelong professional development.
  • Core assessment tools for each EBP step require ongoing development and validation.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding EBP principles, recognizing its application, and implementing evidence-based policies are essential for all healthcare professionals.
    • A critical attitude towards personal practice and evidence is necessary.
    • Proficiency in EBP is vital for delivering 'best practice' and improving healthcare outcomes.