Therapy that is supported by scientific data is referred to as evidence-based treatment. As described in the video by Veterans Health Administration (2014), tests have been undertaken, and a substantial study on a specific treatment has been published, and it has proved to be effective. Moreover, the studies that demonstrate the use of treatment should be done in accordance with research standards and evaluated by experts to be considered evidence-based. The purpose of evidence-based therapy is to increase the use of known, safe medicines while reducing the use of untested, potentially dangerous treatments.
The evidence-based treatments have great value for healthcare facilities administrators. Namely, applying information obtained from extensive clinical studies to patient care enhances the uniformity of therapy and aids in the formulation of public patient quality care. Moreover, it establishes criteria for measuring and rewarding performance-based clinical procedures. Hiring clinicians who support evidence-based healthcare helps to ensure that one’s healthcare institution can benefit from evidence-based medicine and enhance patient care and results. Furthermore, the availability of multiple evidence-based individual treatments allows for satisfying patients’ needs, ranging from budget to lifestyle content. Thus, patient satisfaction, which is one of the primary concerns for administrators, might increase and enhance the quality of care even further.
Yet, even such a well-established approach in medicine as evidence-based treatment can meet resistance among clinicians. This unfortunate event is possible when the doctors are either not qualified for their job or qualified but have not renewed their medical license (for example, older adults working in health care). The adverse reactions toward evidence-based practice could be dealt with by explaining the intricacies of the method to the disagreeing personnel and arranging the training.
Reference
Veterans Health Administration. (2014). “Evidence-based” treatment: What does it mean? [Video]. YouTube.