Evidence Based Care Approach

Our practice uses evidence-based care to determine the best clinical outcome. Our practice makes decisions through conscientious and judicious use of available research from multiple reliable resources to increase best outcome and patient satisfaction.

Our practice approaches all healthcare issues by integrating:

  • Clinical expertise.
  • Best research evidence.
  • Particular clinical situation.
  • Patient preference.

Our practice applies the following steps of evidence-based practice:

  • Ask the proper question according to patient complaint.
  • Acquire evidence applicable to the complaint.
  • Integrate and apply acquired research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
  • Evaluate and assess results of best practice.
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