Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines

Evidence-based practice guidelines are recommendations for making decisions in health care and other fields based on the best available research and data. They combine scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to ensure safety and effectiveness. These guidelines help professionals choose the most effective treatments or interventions, improving outcomes for individuals and communities. For example, rather than relying on intuition or tradition alone, practitioners refer to these guidelines to provide the best possible care, grounded in reliable evidence that demonstrates what works well.