Evidence-Based Medicine in the Clinical Learning Environment of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

The article begins with an overview of evidence-based medicine (EBM), including its history and core principles. Next, the article discusses how the current clinical learning environment has shaped EBM, including the accessibility and portability of technology; the access to electronic search engines and libraries; and the movement toward applying the best evidence through order sets, clinical guidelines, and pathways to work toward standardizing care. The article ends with a focus on how educators can influence a trainee ’s knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors regarding EBM.

Source: Pediatric Clinics of North America - June 21, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nicholas Kuzma, Hans B. Kersten, Eric Douglas Thompson Source Type: research