Evidence-based practice supports the patient care process by integrating patient values and preferences with clinician expertise and the best available evidence. This approach to patient care focuses on quality and safety with the aim of improving patient outcomes. Despite its obvious value, healthcare professionals struggle to integrate evidence-based best practices into their clinical practice
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