Evidence-based surgical practice: What is it and do we need it?

Authors
Citation
Hj. Kreder, Evidence-based surgical practice: What is it and do we need it?, WORLD J SUR, 23(12), 1999, pp. 1232-1235
Citations number
34
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
ISSN journal
03642313 → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
12
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1232 - 1235
Database
ISI
SICI code
0364-2313(199912)23:12<1232:ESPWII>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
The concept of evidence-based clinical practice involves integrating person al experience with the best available scientific information when making de cisions about the care of patients, The purpose of this article is to intro duce surgeons to the philosophy of evidence-based practice and to discuss s ome of the necessary skills required for clinical and research application. Some of the concerns about misuse of the concept are also addressed.