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Health Informatics and Information Management

Starting point for research in Health Informatics and Health Information. Use this guide to locate resources for your field of study.

                                

Image from Cochrane Essentials Training Module 1: Basics of EBM

What is EBM?

Evidence-Based Practice Medicine is a collaboration between you and your patient to create the best course of treatment. It means taking a holistic approach to your practice by integrating clinical expertise while considering the needs and background of your patient. There are four components and five steps to an evidence-based approach medicine.

PICO(T) is the framework for setting up your EBM question!

PICO(T) Basics

PICO(T) Framework

PICO(T) Process

SPICE

Setting Context of your question, i.e. where
Perspective
View of stakeholders, future users, or service of product
Intervention
Action being taken
Comparison
Alternative actions or outcomes
Evaluation
What are the end results/outcome

 

SPIDER

Sample
Size my vary but useful to define at beginning of research
Phenomenon of Interest
Consideration of relevant interventions, behaviors, and experience
Design (of study)
Can impact robustness of study
Evaluation
What are the outcomes or results?
Research Type What research types are relevant?