Question

Explain what is evidence-based research?

Answer 1

RESEARCH

Research is the process of solving problems and finding facts in an organised way.

Research is done by applying what is kniwn and building on it. Additional knowledge can be discovered by proving existing theory's and by trying to better explain observations.

Evidence based research

Evidence based research means the informations used to make decisions about the patient care is based on sound research, not opinion. This means must search several sources like published articles in medical journals or in electric form for data, results and conclusions of valid, reputable studies. Its important because its aims to provide the most effective that is available, with the aim of improving patient outcomes.  

Patient expect to receive the most effective care based on the best available evidence.

steps of evidence based practise

It includes 5 A cycles, .

1.Asking a focused clinical question

2.Acquring the evidence to answer the question

3.Appraising the research

4.Applying the research findings to patient care

5.Auditing your performance.

The cycle begins with assessment of patient and patient care

Atlast able to formulate clinical question using PICO framework

P-patient problem

I-intervention

C-comparison

O-outcome

Identify which research methodologies provide the best evidence

Distinguished between systematic review's, meta analysis, narative or clinical topic reviews.