Evidence is essential but not sufficient for evidence-based practice. At least three types of
information and three types of judgements are needed for well-informed decisions (Figure …

The rationale of evidence‐based decision‐making is to inform the decision‐making process
with information relevant to the decisions being taken. In this paper the models of research …

Background While administrative databases are used to assess general indicators of quality
of care, a detailed audit of the process of clinical care usually requires review of hospital …

Background: The validity of outcome report cards may depend on the ways in which they are
adjusted for risk. Objectives: To compare the predictive ability of generic and disease …

The concept of evidence‐based medicine, or medical practice based on up‐to‐date
research about the best available diagnoses and treatments, has been well accepted into …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to define, describe, and understand how to combat
pseudoevidence‐based medicine (PBM). Design/methodology/approach–Descriptive essay …

Background and Objectives: Family physicians need to possess the skills to conduct audits
in their own clinical settings to ensure that their patients receive exemplary clinical care …

Conclusion If practice guidelines are to be effective and useful in primary care, they should
consist of sensible advice that can prevent unsatisfactory practices, provide better …

Kev Womls anaged care organizations are striving to pro-M vide quality healthcare by
establishing best-practice guidelines that decrease the variability in delivering care. Current …

The aim of this project was to compare the intentions with reported action of health Trusts in
Scotland to prioritise and implement published SIGN clinical guidelines. All health Trusts in …