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evidence-based practice

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evidence-based practice,
the practice of health care in which the practitioner systematically finds, appraises, and uses the most current and valid research findings as the basis for clinical decisions. The term is sometimes used to denote evidence-based medicine specifically but can also include other specialties, such as evidence-based nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry.


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and Clifford (massage therapy, Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada) introduce the concept of evidence-based practice as a scientific conceptual framework for deciding which conditions are likely to benefit from massage therapy, applying the growing research findings to clinical practice, and evaluating outcomes.
Access to PEDro complements APTA's resources to evidence-based practice (one of the six elements of APTA's Vision 2020) including Hooked on Evidence, Open Door, and Physical Therapy.
The purpose of my project is to propose evidence-based practice recommendations for the treatment of neonates with NAS, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and safety.
 
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