Program Name

Evidence-Based Practice

Program Description

The Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills for integrating research evidence into clinical decision-making. The program emphasizes critical thinking, effective literature search strategies, and the application of evidence in real-world healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes.

Target audience

Healthcare Professionals

Program Goals

• Equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to apply evidence-based practice in clinical settings

• Improve clinical decision-making by integrating research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences

• Promote critical thinking and effective use of literature and data to enhance patient outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the significance and benefits of evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare

• Formulate structured clinical questions using the PICO framework

• Conduct efficient and focused literature searches using medical databases and search tools

• Critically appraise research articles for validity, reliability, and applicability

• Integrate research evidence into clinical practice and overcome barriers to implementation

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of EBP on healthcare outcomes

Evaluation Method

• Formative Assessment: Interactive questions with feedback.

• Summative Assessment: End-of-module quiz.

Program Modules

• Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

• Asking Clinical Questions

• Searching for Evidence

• Critical Appraisal of Evidence

• Applying and Evaluating Evidence