Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an interdisciplinary approach to clinical and professional decision-making that integrates three key elements: the best available scientific research evidence, the practitioner's clinical expertise, and the preferences and values of the patient or client. It aims to prioritize treatments and interventions that have been scientifically validated and proven effective, thereby reducing reliance on intuition, tradition, or unsystematic experience

. EBP originated from evidence-based medicine (EBM), introduced in 1992 by Canadian physician Gordon Guyatt, and has since expanded beyond medicine to fields such as nursing, allied health professions, education, and public policy

. The process involves systematically searching for, appraising, and applying high-quality research evidence-such as meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials-to guide clinical decisions

. In practice, EBP follows a structured problem-solving approach that includes:

• Formulating clear clinical questions
• Searching for relevant evidence
• Critically appraising the evidence for quality and applicability
• Integrating evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences
• Evaluating outcomes and sharing results to improve care quality

The ultimate goal of EBP is to improve the quality and effectiveness of care, leading to better patient outcomes by ensuring that decisions are informed by the most reliable and current knowledge rather than solely on tradition or expert opinion