Evidence-based practice is defined in the textbook as:

A) integrating scientific evidence and individual expertise to inform optimum client care
B) gathering evidence that certain methods are applicable to certain disorders
C) gathering data from clinical practice to inform clinical research
D) choosing methods in clinical practice that are based upon experimental evidence
E) choosing methods in clinical practice that are based upon case study evidence

Evidence-Based Practice

A decision-making process that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient values.

Scientific Evidence

Information obtained through systematic observation or experimentation that serves as a basis for conclusions or decisions within the scientific method.

Individual Expertise

The specific knowledge or skill set that an individual possesses, often as a result of education, training, and experience in a particular field.