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Published on: June 13, 2025
Translating evidence-based decision making into practice: EBDM concepts and finding the evidence
Jane L Forrest1, Syrene A Miller
1University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, DEN 4330, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, USA. jforrest@usc.edu
This article introduces evidence-based decision making (EBDM) and essential skills for practitioners. It guides users on finding valid clinical evidence using PubMed
Area of Science:
- Clinical Practice
- Information Science
Background:
- Integrating evidence-based decision making (EBDM) into practice is crucial for effective healthcare.
- Practitioners require specific skills to adopt EBDM efficiently.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define evidence-based decision making (EBDM).
- To discuss the necessary skills for practitioners to adopt EBDM.
- To provide a guide for finding evidence using PubMed's Clinical Queries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of EBDM principles.
- Explanation of skill development for evidence appraisal.
- Demonstration of PubMed's Clinical Queries for evidence retrieval.
Main Results:
- Clear definition of EBDM provided.
- Key skills for EBDM adoption outlined.
- Practical guidance on using PubMed for clinical questions offered.
Conclusions:
- Adopting EBDM enhances clinical practice.
- Skill development is key to successful EBDM implementation.
- PubMed is a valuable tool for accessing clinical evidence.
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