EIP midterm
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is - Answer-the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values
There are two main categories of research: - Answer-basic research and applied research
4 Sources of Evidence-Based Medicine - Answer-- clinical expertise
- research evidence
- information from the practice context
- client's values and circumstances
How to determine the strength of the evidence: - Answer-First, classify the type of information as
primary or secondary.
Then, identify the level of evidence.
Primary Sources - Answer-Publications that are written by the author; first-person reports and are often
referred to as original sources.
The purpose of a primary source - Answer-to present new findings or discoveries about a topic, and to
build or add new information to previous findings.
Examples of primary sources: - Answer-- Randomized Control Trial (RCT)
- Controlled Clinical Trial (CCT)
- Experiments
- Surveys
- Case-control or a cohort study
- Case study
- Case reports or case series
,Secondary Sources - Answer-seek to describe, review, or summarize the available information on a topic
by gathering data from several primary resources
Examples of secondary sources - Answer-narrative reviews or systematic literature reviews
Level I Evidence - Answer-Evidence provided by one or more well-designed, randomized, controlled
clinical trial, including overviews (meta-analyses) of such trials
Level II Evidence - Answer-Evidence provided by well-designed observational studies with concurrent
controls (e.g., case control or cohort studies)
Level III Evidence - Answer-Evidence provided by expert opinions, case series, case reports and studies
with historical controls
The purpose of EBP is to - Answer-assist in clinical decision making
Why is EBP Important? - Answer-- aim of improving client outcomes
- promotes an attitude of inquiry
- encourages professional accountability
When you practice EBP as a practitioner, you should aim for these four things: - Answer-- awareness
- consultation
- judgment
- creativity
Five specific steps that you should follow when applying evidence-based practice: - Answer-Step 1:
Answerable question
Step 2: Find evidence
Step 3: Appraise evidence
Step 4: Integrate appraisal & evidence
, Step 5: Evaluate steps effectiveness and efficiency
Interprofessional Education Competencies: - Answer-• Competency 1: Values and ethics for
interprofessional practice.
• Competency 2: Roles and responsibilities for collaborative practice
• Competency 3: Interprofessional communication practices
• Competency 4: Interprofessional teamwork and team-based practice
Aims for interprofessional collaboration - Answer-• Improving population health
• Improving patient experience
• Reducing costs of health care
• Reducing burnout for health care providers
Benefits of Interprofessional Education - Answer-• Provides opportunities to learn and practice skills that
improve communication and collaboration.
• Build professional identity and pride by articulating one's scope of practice.
• Dispel stereotypes about other disciplines or team members through understanding each others' roles
and responsibilities.
• Establish rapport and trust among team members that leads to valuing interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Positive changes in teamwork.
IPP means - Answer-Interprofessional practice
Professionals practicing IPP:
A: Provide information to a case coordinator
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is - Answer-the integration of the best research evidence with clinical
expertise and patient values
There are two main categories of research: - Answer-basic research and applied research
4 Sources of Evidence-Based Medicine - Answer-- clinical expertise
- research evidence
- information from the practice context
- client's values and circumstances
How to determine the strength of the evidence: - Answer-First, classify the type of information as
primary or secondary.
Then, identify the level of evidence.
Primary Sources - Answer-Publications that are written by the author; first-person reports and are often
referred to as original sources.
The purpose of a primary source - Answer-to present new findings or discoveries about a topic, and to
build or add new information to previous findings.
Examples of primary sources: - Answer-- Randomized Control Trial (RCT)
- Controlled Clinical Trial (CCT)
- Experiments
- Surveys
- Case-control or a cohort study
- Case study
- Case reports or case series
,Secondary Sources - Answer-seek to describe, review, or summarize the available information on a topic
by gathering data from several primary resources
Examples of secondary sources - Answer-narrative reviews or systematic literature reviews
Level I Evidence - Answer-Evidence provided by one or more well-designed, randomized, controlled
clinical trial, including overviews (meta-analyses) of such trials
Level II Evidence - Answer-Evidence provided by well-designed observational studies with concurrent
controls (e.g., case control or cohort studies)
Level III Evidence - Answer-Evidence provided by expert opinions, case series, case reports and studies
with historical controls
The purpose of EBP is to - Answer-assist in clinical decision making
Why is EBP Important? - Answer-- aim of improving client outcomes
- promotes an attitude of inquiry
- encourages professional accountability
When you practice EBP as a practitioner, you should aim for these four things: - Answer-- awareness
- consultation
- judgment
- creativity
Five specific steps that you should follow when applying evidence-based practice: - Answer-Step 1:
Answerable question
Step 2: Find evidence
Step 3: Appraise evidence
Step 4: Integrate appraisal & evidence
, Step 5: Evaluate steps effectiveness and efficiency
Interprofessional Education Competencies: - Answer-• Competency 1: Values and ethics for
interprofessional practice.
• Competency 2: Roles and responsibilities for collaborative practice
• Competency 3: Interprofessional communication practices
• Competency 4: Interprofessional teamwork and team-based practice
Aims for interprofessional collaboration - Answer-• Improving population health
• Improving patient experience
• Reducing costs of health care
• Reducing burnout for health care providers
Benefits of Interprofessional Education - Answer-• Provides opportunities to learn and practice skills that
improve communication and collaboration.
• Build professional identity and pride by articulating one's scope of practice.
• Dispel stereotypes about other disciplines or team members through understanding each others' roles
and responsibilities.
• Establish rapport and trust among team members that leads to valuing interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Positive changes in teamwork.
IPP means - Answer-Interprofessional practice
Professionals practicing IPP:
A: Provide information to a case coordinator
