[Efficacy evidence in occupational medicine]

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Public Health

Context:

• The evolution of evidence-based medicine and health services, originating in the 1980s with contributions from Donabedian and Vuori for the WHO.
• The significant influence of the Cochrane Collaboration in promoting evidence-based approaches.
• The growing momentum towards integrating evidence-based principles into occupational health.

Purpose:

• To provide an overview of the key features defining the development of Evidence Based Occupational Health (EBOH).
• To explore the historical roots of evidence-based practices in healthcare.
• To discuss contemporary advancements and applications of EBOH in European and national contexts.

Summary:

• The paper outlines the foundational principles and historical trajectory of Evidence Based Occupational Health (EBOH).
• It highlights the contributions of key figures and organizations to the evidence-based movement.
• Recent developments and the current state of EBOH in Europe and specific countries are examined.

Impact:

• Facilitates a better understanding of the Evidence Based Occupational Health (EBOH) movement.
• Informs researchers and practitioners about the evolution and current status of EBOH.
• Supports the adoption and implementation of evidence-based strategies in occupational health settings.