The following guides have been selected for their relevance to the principles taught in AMED 884:
Barriers |
Solutions |
Uncritical acceptance of 'usual practice' |
Learn to question dogma |
Failure to recognise and ask clinical questions |
Practice recognising and asking clinical questions |
Perceived lack of time |
Understanding the resources available to find answers quickly and effectively |
Lack of EBP skills |
Learn these EBP skills here |
Lack of access to information resources |
The internet removes this barrier - some good quality resources are freely available |
Applying the right answer to the wrong patient |
Remember that the final step in EBP is to consider the individual patient, their values, and your practice setting |
Lack of knowledge and support from colleagues for an EBP approach |
Explain, teach, and model EBP approach in your practice |
Source: Answering Clinical Questions. University of Western Australia