Evidence-based public health: an evolving concept

Neal D Kohatsu; Jennifer G Robinson; James C Torner

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2004.07.019

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Evidence-based public health: an evolving concept

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Evidence-based public health: an evolving concept

Neal D Kohatsu, Jennifer G Robinson and James C Torner

American journal of preventive medicine, Vol.27(5), pp.417-421

12/2004

DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2004.07.019

PMID: 15556743

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Abstract

Evidence-based public health (EBPH) has been proposed as a practice model that builds upon the success of evidence-based medicine (EBM). EBM has been described as a more scientific and systematic approach to the practice of medicine. It has enhanced medical training and practice in many settings. Both EBM and EBPH systematically use data, information, and scientific principles to enhance clinical care and population health, respectively. In this paper, we review the evolution of EBPH, propose a new definition for EBPH, and discuss developments that may support its further advancement.

Public Health

United States

Total Quality Management

Program Development

Evidence-Based Medicine - organization & administration

Humans

Interprofessional Relations

Program Evaluation

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Title: Subtitle: Evidence-based public health: an evolving concept
Creators: Neal D Kohatsu - Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1009, USA. neal-kohatsu@uiowa.edu
Jennifer G Robinson
James C Torner
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: American journal of preventive medicine, Vol.27(5), pp.417-421
DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2004.07.019
PMID: 15556743
NLM abbreviation: Am J Prev Med
ISSN: 0749-3797
eISSN: 1873-2607
Publisher: Netherlands
Language: English
Date published: 12/2004
Academic Unit: Epidemiology; Surgery; Injury Prevention Research Center; Neurosurgery; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9983995023302771

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