An Evidence-Based Health Care Knowledge Integration System: Assessment Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid advancements in health care can make it difficult for general physicians and specialists alike to keep their knowledge up to date. In medicine today, there are deficiencies in the application of knowledge translation (KT) in clinical practice. Some medical procedures are not required, and therefore, no value is added to the patient's care. These unnecessary procedures increase pressures on the health care system's resources, reduce the quality of care, and expose the patients to stress and to other potential risks. KT tools and better access to medical recommendations can lead to improvements in physicians' decision-making processes depending on the patient's specific clinical situation. These tools can provide the physicians with the available options and prom

SUBMITTER: Nabelsi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6431825 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature