Evidence-based research and practice in clinical neuropsychology.
While a definition for evidence-based clinical neuropsychological practice (EBCNP) has yet to emerge, it is likely to integrate the same core features as evidence-based medicine; namely, best research evidence, clinical expertise, and individual patient needs. Given the nascent stage of EBCNP, suggestions are made to advance evidence-based approaches in both research and practice. The common elements are: recognition that clinical outcomes are recorded at the level of the individual; and to be useful, outcomes research must be presented in a way that can be directly applied on a case-by-case basis. Tracking the outcomes of our clinical services in an evidence-based manner that is publicly verifiable will demonstrate the value of neuropsychological services to our patients, our referral sources, and ultimately to payers.
Chelune
Gordon J
GJ
Center for Alzheimer's Care, Imaging and Research, Department of Neurology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1225, USA. Gordon.chelune@hsc.utah.edu
D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services; D009484:Neuropsychology / Q000379:methods*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012107:Research Design