EBP

Evidence-Based Practice

EBP is the integration of the best research with clinical expertise and client values. (Sacket et al., 2014)

EBP is a "cyclic and symbiotic" relationship between clinical work and research. (Reilly, 2004)

Six steps to become an Evidence-Based Practitioner

1. Covert a clinical need into an answerable question
2. Document the internal evidence
3. Search for and find the best external evidence to answer the question
4. Critically evaluate the evidence you find for it's validity, strength, and usefulness
5. Use your clinical experience combined with your research findings to apply to practice
6. Evaluate and audit your performance

PICO

• Consider the specific Patient and their needs.
• Specify the Intervention that will be used.
• A Comparison treatment should be considered.
• The desired Outcome should be clearly specified.

Levels of External Evidence

Evidence-Based Practice is a state of mind! 

Be a scientist with every patient

Always question your practices

To find more information regarding EBP visit the ASHA website HERE