Table of Contents:
Section 1.2 Why is EBM Important?
Section 1.3 Getting Started with EBM
Section 1.4 What Factors Influence EBM Practice?
Section 1.1 What is EBM?
Section 1.2 Why is EBM Important?
Studies have shown that better evidence leads to better outcomes.
Whether they are searching for the evidence or teaching health professionals information skills, librarians and other information professionals are a critical component of EBM.
1.2 Activity: Review MLA infographics to learn more
The Medical Library Association (MLA) closely monitors the research on how EBM and health science librarians impact important metrics like length of hospital stay and the occurrence of adverse events. The MLA has created several infographics that highlight this positive impact.
Section 1.3 Getting Started with EBM
- Pianarosa E, et.al. “Supporting Equity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Outcomes in Canada: Population-specific Factors in Patient-centered Care” J Rheumatol Dec 2021, 48 (12) 1793-1802; DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.210016. PMID: 33993108
1.4 What Factors Influence EBM Practice?
Several external factors may influence or impact the practice of Evidence Based Medicine.
Read through the following factors to learn more about challenges to EBM practice.
1.4 Activity: Click on Each Influencing Factor to Learn More
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