The Role of Clinical Research in Improving Medical Practice: From Theory to Practice
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https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf2024.1132Keywords:
Clinical research, Evidence-based practice, Translation gap, Healthcare disparities, Medical progressAbstract
Clinical studies can be relied on as a powerful engine of medical advancement in terms of developing new solutions for better life treatment. This paper reviews research approaches that are critical for the establishment of the safety and efficacy of various treatment methods. Even though research is becoming more advanced day by day, still a gap exists between the research findings and their real application. The purpose of this review is to identify barriers that stand in the way of translation and to provide means for overcoming them. A comprehensive search of online databases identified studies on clinical research methodologies and evidence-based practice (EBP) promotion. Thematic analysis was used to synthesize key themes. This paper demonstrates how clinical research particularly matters. It denotes problems like expenses limits as well as clinicians’ unawareness that do not allow the translation of research results into practice. Nevertheless, efforts are made to provide solutions, including education on EBP, adoption of practice guidelines and leveraging technology to share research findings. These problems should be tackled by EBP promotion in order to guarantee optimum and updated treatment of patients and better population health.
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