Evidence-Based Medicine

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) plays a crucial role in healthcare decision-making in developing countries. This chapter describes the achievements, practice, challenges, and recommendations for EBM in these contexts. Despite progress in raising awareness, conducting localized research, and developing guidelinesGuidelines, limited access to evidenceAccess to evidence, research capacity Research capacityconstraints, and cultural factorsCultural factors hinder the implementation of EBM. Recommendations include strengthening research networksResearch networks, promoting research partnerships, emphasizing implementation scienceImplementation science, advocating for research fundingResearch funding, promoting open access Open accessand knowledge sharing, cultivating a research cultureResearch culture, supporting policy integrationPolicy integration, empowering patients and communities, prioritizing research on health systems strengthening, and fostering South-South collaboration. Implementing these recommendations will enhance the practice of EBM, improve healthcare outcomesHealthcare outcomes, and strengthen healthcare systems in developing countries.