The ecosystem of evidence cannot thrive without efficiency of knowledge generation, synthesis, and translation

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has experienced numerous advances since its inception over 2  decades ago. Yet a persistent gulf remains between how medicine is actually practiced and the goal of providing care based on best available research evidence integrated with patient perspective and clinical expertise. A primary source of challenge for EBM is induced by inefficiencies in the gener ation, synthesis, and translation of evidence. During the 8th International Conference for Evidence-based Healthcare Teachers and Developers, GIMBE Foundation presented an innovative approach by defining an ecosystem of evidence.
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research