LibGuides: Nursing Doctoral Week 2024/25: Clinical & Evidence-Based Practice

Clinical & Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence Based Practice (EBP) uses the best current research evidence to support clinical decisions in patient health care.

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.

Clinical Practice Recommendations From the American Diabetes Association
ECRI Guidelines Trust Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
Guidelines and Clinical Documents From the American College of Cardiology
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality