... evidence is central to evidence-based practice. (Polit and Beck 2004). Evidence-based practice is a process of questioning the basis of decision-making regarding patient care and ensuring they are based on the best available research evidence. (Kenworthy et al 2002). Decisions are based on research rather than traditional approaches such as personal experiences, and intuition. (Hewitt-Taylor 2002). Evidence-based practice is a vital component of clinical governance in achieving clinical effectiveness and quality services for patients. (McSherry and Haddock 1999). Clinical governance is a framework through which National Health Service organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services. (Kenworthy et al 2002; Hek 2000). It aims to maintain and improve standards of care through quality improvement activities such as monitoring the performance of clinical professions, staff development and risk management. (Cranston 2002). A key element of clinical governance is clinical effectiveness. Clinical effectiveness is the most efficient and cost-effective way to ...

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