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Evidence-Based Medicine & Practice (EBM/EBP)

Introduction

Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) or Evidence Based Practice (EBP) uses the best current research evidence to support clinical decisions in patient health care. Click through the pyramid segments in the image below to learn more about each type of evidence.

This pyramid is based on the model developed by Dartmouth College and Yale University (Glover, Izzo, Odato, & Wang, 2006).

 

Clickable EBP Pyramid

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Explore our Clinical Practice Guidelines guide for more information.