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. 2024 Apr 26;12(9):906. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12090906
Domain Items
Ask
  • Q1.

    I am able to construct background questions.

  • Q2.

    I am able to construct answerable questions using PICO (patient/problem, intervention/indicator, comparator, and outcome).

  • Q3.

    I am able to differentiate the types of clinical questions, e.g., therapies, etiology/ harm, diagnosis, prognosis/prevention…etc.

  • Q4.

    I am able to raise questions constantly in my daily work.

  • Q5.

    I am able to record clinical questions for later answering.
Acquire
  • Q6.

    I am able to define appropriate keywords for searching.

  • Q7.

    I know the best sources of current evidence for my clinical discipline.

  • Q8.

    I know how to find the best evidence to solve my clinical questions.

  • Q9.

    I am able to find the best evidence in 15 min.

  • Q10.

    I am able to use more than one database for widening the scope of information.

  • Q11.

    I am able to use the advanced function of search engine.

  • Q12.

    I am able to save keywords and searching strategies for future updating
Appraisal
  • Q13.

    I understand the commonly used terms in evidence-based medicine, e.g., randomized controlled trial (RCT), number needed to treat (NNT)…etc.

  • Q14.

    I am able to understand “level of evidence” of a paper.

  • Q15.

    I am able to appraise literature critically.

  • Q16.

    I am able to create appraisal summaries, e.g., using Question Log or CATmaker …etc.
Apply
  • Q17.

    I am able to apply literature evidence to my clinical practice.

  • Q18.

    I can reiterate evidence as plain language for patients.

  • Q19.

    I am able to make appropriate decision while clinical experiences are different from literature evidence.

  • Q20.

    I am able to evaluate clinical outcomes by evidence-based quality indicators.

  • Q21.

    I am able to integrate 3 “E”s for clinical decision making. (3 “E”s: evidence, expertise and expectation).

  • Q22.

    I am able to apply evidence-based clinical guidelines in healthcare.
Attitude
  • Q23.

    I think the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) has been emphasized in clinical settings.

  • Q24.

    I think clinical professionals should have knowledge and skill of EBP.

  • Q25.

    I think EBP can prevent healthcare disputes.

  • Q26.

    I think EBP competencies have helped significantly in my practice.