Evidence-Based Practice Across the Health Professions offers a thorough introduction to the principles and real-world application of evidence-based practice (EBP) for a wide range of health disciplines.
Written for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practising clinicians, it explains how to frame clinical questions, select appropriate research designs, locate and appraise evidence, and interpret results in the context of everyday client care. The book highlights the central role of clinical reasoning and shows how EBP supports shared decision making and effective communication with clients.
Worked examples from multiple professions—including nursing, allied health, human movement and exercise science, pharmacy and paramedicine—demonstrate how to assess methodological quality across randomized controlled trials, diagnostic studies, cohort studies and qualitative research. A dedicated section explores discipline-specific and multidisciplinary issues in implementing EBP within real clinical teams.
The book also addresses often overlooked topics such as translating research into practice, embedding EBP into routine care, and explaining evidence clearly to clients and other stakeholders, with summary points at the end of each chapter to reinforce key concepts.
Key features
- Multidisciplinary focus designed for diverse health profession students and practitioners
- Case scenarios and appraised papers illustrating a wide range of methodologies
- Guidance on clinical reasoning, communication, and implementing EBP in practice
- Coverage of systematic reviews of qualitative evidence and meta-synthesis
