Evidence-Based Practice: What is EBP?

• Evidence-Based Medicine (CEBM Toronto)
• EBM Learning Modules (UMass)
• Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (Duke)
• Evidence-Based Practice (U Minn)
• EBM Tools (CEBM Oxford)
• EBM Resources  (SUNY Downstate Med Center) 

Image from Duke University 

Evidence-Based Practice begins and ends with the patient.

ASK                 Formulate a structured question based on patient problem

ACQUIRE        Search for the best available evidence

APPRAISE     Critically evaluate for validity,statistical significance, and clinical utility for the patient

APPLY            Put information to use with the patient 

ACT                Evaluate the performance of the evidence in clinical application