Evidence-based practice is the idea that occupational practices ought to be based on scientific evidence.
While seemingly obviously desirable, the proposal has been controversial, with some arguing that results may not specialize to individuals as well as traditional practices.
there are the the objective, balanced, and responsible use of current research and the best available data to guide policy and practice decisions, such that outcomes for consumers are improved.
Rationale, aims and objectives: Four pillars of evidence underpin evidence-based behavioural practice: research evidence, practice evidence, patient evidence and contextual evidence.
EBP also involves integrating the best available evidence with clinical knowledge and expertise, while considering patients' unique needs and personal preferences.
In 1864, while working at Glasgow University as Professor of Surgery, Lister was introduced to Pasteur's germ theory of disease, and he decided to apply it to the problem of surgical infections
