Overview
Evidence-based healthcare (EBHC) is an approach to healthcare that emphasizes the use of the best available scientific and clinical evidence to inform clinical decision-making. The EBHC approach involves integrating clinical expertise with the best available research evidence and patient values to make informed decisions about patient care. The goal of EBHC is to improve patient outcomes by ensuring that clinical decisions are based on the most up-to-date and accurate information. EBHC is based on the idea that clinicians should be constantly seeking and updating their knowledge of the latest research in order to provide the best possible care to their patients. It requires that clinicians have access to accurate and reliable sources of information and that they are able to critically evaluate the evidence in order to make informed decisions. The use of EBHC has become increasingly important as the volume and complexity of clinical research has grown. Although research findings are often published in scientific journals, it can be difficult for clinicians to keep up with the latest developments and to distinguish high-quality research from less rigorous studies. EBHC provides a framework for clinicians to access and assess the scientific evidence in a systematic and rigorous way. EBHC is also important for patients, who benefit from receiving care that is based on the best available evidence. By incorporating patient values and preferences into clinical decision-making, clinicians can help patients make informed choices about their care and improve the likelihood of positive outcomes. In conclusion, evidence-based healthcare is a vital component of modern health research. With the right tools and techniques, clinicians can make better use of the vast amount of available scientific evidence and improve patient outcomes by providing more effective, tailored care.
Research published in this journal
6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 6 articles above have been cited 24 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Pediatric Physical Therapy
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2025 · Dementia
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Jefri Setyawan · 2025 · Journal of Educational, Health and Community Psychology
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2024 · E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
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2024 · Health Expectations
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2024 · Journal of Applied Communication Research
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2024 · Dementia
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2024 · Journal of Applied Communication Research
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