Applying study results to individual patients or to a specific patient population and communicating findings to patients in a meaningful way is the hallmark of what?
a. Scientific perspectives
b. Clinical practice
c. Meta-analysis
d. EBP
ANS: D
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A Science does not always address clinical or applied issues.
B Clinical practice is not always applicable to patient issues.
C Meta-analysis is a statistical method that may or may not be patient focused.
D EBP is characterized by these processes.
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