Evidence-based medicine (EBM), previously translational medicine, can be defined as improving care based on empirical research and/or hands-on practice. The EBMs approach is based on either direct patient care (bottom-up) or an experiment translated into guidelines (top-down). EBM is used in either in conjunction or as quality assessment tool(s) for continuous quality improvement (CQI). The healthcare leader must utilize the evidence to promote healthcare quality.
- Explain the process of evidence-based analysis.
- Highlight the major players and their roles in EBM policy (i.e., government, providers, patients, etc.).
- Explain the EBM Levels of Evidence as defined in your course text.
- Review the case Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine.
- Provide a written analysis of the case Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine in Chapter 9 of your textbook. (Utilize the Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendations as defined by the University of Minnesota) Clearinghouse.
- Summarize the policy of EBM in your conclusion.
Your paper
- Must be four to six double-spaced pages
- Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
