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Systematic Review On Evidence Based Practice

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Systematic reviews and meta-analysis are considered forms of evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP is the process of integrating the best evidentiary information available with scientific expertise (97, 98). Gibbs describes EBP as (1) being driven by values of putting forth best practices by the researcher; (2) establishing a well-defined question that guides the research for best practices; (3) exploring and exhausting the literature to answer issues in question; (4) critically appraising the evidence found for validity and worth; (5) applying the evidence to policy or practice; (6) evaluating the effectiveness of the application; and (7) disseminating the results (99). In this case, there are no published systematic reviews on the association

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