Principles and perspectives of Evidence Based Practice in physiotherapy
Journal Title: Rehabilitacja Medyczna - Year 2006, Vol 10, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective. Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) is the “conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients” and integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available evidence from systematic research and patients’ preferences. Interventions which have not been well-researched tend to be seen as ineffective. Standards of conduct, publications and appraisal of clinical trials have been established. Access to evidence and tools to its development and critical appraisal are provided by specialized journals, databases, textbooks, courses, online guidelines and research centres. Clinical Evidence is a priority in contemporary health care, including physical medicine and rehabilitation. World Confederation for Physiotherapy and leading national organizations recognize the need for development towards evidence based practice (EBP).Aims. To provide rationale for and information about EBP in physiotherapy and to review available and WCPT’s recommended clinical evidence resources in physiotherapy. Essential elements (synthesizing, assessing and implementing the evidence) and hierarchies of its sources are presented.Data Sources and Selection. EBP’s elements, objectives and standards of proficiency are described in accordance with WCPT’s, other professional organizations’ and health care institutions’ papers and documents. EBM and EBP philosophy backgrounds are based on primary publications in British Medical Journal, other recognized EBM and EBP initiatives and sources of clinical evidence (Centre of Evidence, Oxford, Bandolier Evidence Based Health Care, CEBP, PEDro, Medycyna Praktyczna) and physiotherapy scientific journals.Conclusions. EBP, being a combination of art and science, provides opportunities to improve physical therapy and patient care, promoting EB standards of care and continuous professional development. Physiotherapists and health service managers need to encourage EBP.
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Maciej Płaszewski
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