Influencing our professional practice by putting our knowledge to work

THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF ANY PROFESSION DEPENDS, TO A GREAT EXTENT, on the thoughtful self-evaluation of its members and the considered examination of their practices. Performing and facilitating evidence-based practice is one of the ways we can improve and refine our professional activities. Simply stated, evidence-based practice refers to making our professional decisions and basing our actions on the strongest evidence available as to what would work best for our clients. This evidence may be based on quantitative data and measures or on qualitative data and methods.