Abstract
Clinical practice is evolving fast with technological advances, improved understanding of cancer biology and clinical complexity with an aging population. While new research adds to the pool of evidence, each clinician ought to use the current best evidence to inform care decisions- the basis of evidence-based medicine (EBM).
Acknowledging the skills and training required to practice EBM is crucial. In this chapter, we explore the components of evidence-based practice based on the five-step model proposed in the Sicily statement on evidence-based practice, with selected examples relevant to gynaeoncologists. In addition, we suggest relevant resources to help embed EBM into everyday practice to complement the development of clinical and technical skills.
We hope to inspire and equip you to incorporate the principles of EBM in your day-to-day practice, with the common goal to improve the clinical care of our patients.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Gynecological Oncology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Basic Principles and Clinical Practice |
| Editors | Kavita Singh, Bindiya Gupta |
| Place of Publication | Cham |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Pages | 35-49 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030941109 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030941093, 9783030941123 |
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| Publication status | Published - 6 May 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.
Keywords
- Clinical audit
- Clinical trial
- Critical appraisal
- Evidence-based medicine
- Medical education
- Research
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Physics and Astronomy
