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Digest the week's top stories in a short, informative recap for easy understanding.

Congratulations on completing Week 1! This week, we explored Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)—a method that combines research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to improve healthcare decisions.

We also learned how to formulate answerable questions using the PICO framework, breaking down complex health issues into:

• P: Patient/Population

• I: Intervention

• C: Comparison

• O: Outcome

Finally, we discussed the real-world application of evidence, considering factors like patient preferences, resource availability, and cultural relevance when implementing research findings.

The key takeaway? EBP is not just about finding evidence—it’s about applying it wisely to enhance patient care. Keep building on these concepts as we move into Week 2!

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Mastering Evidence-Based Practice: Foundational Strategies

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