Engaging With Research: Linking Evidence With Practice.

Abstract

This is the first in a series of brief overviews covering discrete aspects of clinical research. The aim is to help clinicians become more proficient consumers of research and encourage appropriate incorporation of evidence into practice. Well-executed evidence-based practice (EBP) does not dismiss clinical experience. However, it is important to understand the potential limitations and relevant biases when appraising and applying information recalled from clinical experience. EBP challenges clinicians to accept flaws in their reasoning and recognize their own biases, and demands that they develop the skills to find, appraise, and integrate research evidence into their practice. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(6):512-513. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0701.