EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Nikolaos Tzenios, A Black, L Balneaves, C Garossino, J Puyat, H Qian, R Correa-De-Araujo, A Dopp, M-R Narcisse, P Mundey, J Silovsky, A Smith, D Mandell, B Funderburk, B Powell, S Schmidt, D Edwards, D Luke, P Mendel, K Menezes, P Avelino, H Costa, C Munro, R Savel, J Shelton, L Solberg, H Kolb, A Prikhidko, L Behar-Horenstein, J Steglitz, J Warnick, S Hoffman, W Johnston, B Spring, H Worum, D Lillekroken, B Ahlsen, K Roaldsen, A Bergland
Abstract
Clinical research plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality healthcare services by identifying and evaluating evidence, developing practical approaches, and applying innovative and efficient methods within clinical settings. Clinical researchers work with data related to health and disease to improve clinical practice, increase professional skills and knowledge, and develop new treatment methods. In public health, clinical researchers are responsible for conducting research and trials, studying the effects of new treatments and medications, implementing safety tests, detecting and analyzing adverse side effects, and recording the success rate of treatment processes. They also work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that practices meet specific standards and achieve desired results for the benefit of patients. Evidence-based practice is the current standard approach for clinical researchers in public health, as it integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient data to make efficient clinical decisions. Successful evidence-based practice implementation requires the collaboration of researchers and healthcare practitioners. It is relevant in the work of clinical researchers as it applies and elaborates on clinical scenarios and practices to conduct trials, analyze data, and make evidence-based recommendations.