Evaluate Your Evidence
9 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Evidence-Based Practice is the use of the best evidence in making decisions about the care of patients. It involves a hierarchy of evidence to help you evaluate the evidence you use. EBP is used in clinical practice, but your professors may also ask you to use the hierarchy of evidence as part of your assignments.
Complete the activity below to learn more about EBP and the hierarchy of evidence.
Terminology Tip: What is Evidence-Informed Practice?
Some clinicians and researchers have started using the term “evidence-informed practice” instead of EBP. The goal of this shift in language is to emphasize that while evidence should inform clinical practice, clinical expertise is still essential. Many people use the two terms interchangeably.
