[Applied evidence-based medicine].
The success of evidence-based medicine (EbM) will also depend whether its effectiveness is proven in empirical studies. The main question is how the information-seeking behaviour of physicians can be modified. A series of studies have shown that their information management is frequently not based on a rational model of knowledge acquisition. In particular, many studies concerning the implementation of guidelines as a practical application of EbM have demonstrated that, in addition to a general skepticism about guidelines, many practical obstacles are relevant. An optimal implementation strategy should consider these from the beginning.
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Universität Witten/Herdecke Medizinisch-Geriatrische Klinik Augusta-Kranken-Anstalt gGmbH Dr.-C.-Otto-Str. 27, 44879 Bochum, Germany. Ipientka@compuserve.com
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019091:Critical Pathways; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents