Reference no: EM131947444

Qusetion: Evidence-Based Medicine Policy Analysis

Evidence-based medicine (EBM), previously translational medicine, can be defined as improving care based on empirical research and/or hands-on practice. The EBM's approach is based on either direct patient care (bottom-up) or an experiment translated into guidelines (top-down). EBM is used in either in conjunction or as quality assessment tool(s) for continuous quality improvement (CQI). The healthcare leader must utilize the evidence to promote healthcare quality.

• Explain the process of evidence-based analysis.

• Highlight the major players and their roles in EBM policy (i.e., government, providers, patients, etc.).

• Explain the EBM "Levels of Evidence" as defined in your course text.

• Review the case "Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine."

• Provide a written analysis of the case "Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine" in Chapter 9 of your textbook. (Utilize the "Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendations" as defined by the University of Minnesota) Clearinghouse.

• Summarize the policy of EBM in your conclusion.

Your paper

• Must be 4 to 6 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

• Must include a separate title page with the following:

i. Title of paper

ii. Student's name

iii. Course name and number

iv. Instructor's name

v. Date submitted

• Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

• Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.