Evidence-based medicine is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. Types of Evidence-Based Practice Research Articles Research articles are published results of research studies.
Research articles vary in the level of detail given about the study.
You may need to do your own evaluation. Occasionally you can find structured commentaries on research articles. Clinical Practice Guidelines Guidelines are systematically developed statements of appropriate care designed to assist the practitioner and patient make decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. Guidelines are developed using widely varying standards. Cost may be considered as well as health outcomes.