evidence-based approach

[ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst əˈproʊtʃ]
noun phrasepl: evidence-based approaches
abordagem baseada em evidências
1. A methodology that relies on empirical data, research findings, and scientific evidence rather than intuition, tradition, or anecdotal information to make decisions and implement practices
The hospital adopted an evidence-based approach to patient care, implementing protocols supported by clinical research.
O hospital adotou uma abordagem baseada em evidências para o cuidado do paciente, implementando protocolos apoiados por pesquisa clínica.
2. In healthcare, education, psychology, and social sciences: a systematic method of evaluating and applying the best available research evidence to professional practice
Teachers are encouraged to use an evidence-based approach when selecting instructional methods for their classrooms.
Os professores são encorajados a usar uma abordagem baseada em evidências ao selecionar métodos instrucionais para suas salas de aula.
3. A decision-making framework that integrates professional expertise with current best evidence and stakeholder values
The mental health clinic transitioned to an evidence-based approach to treatment, combining research with client preferences.
A clínica de saúde mental adotou uma abordagem baseada em evidências para o tratamento, combinando pesquisa com preferências do cliente.
The 'evidence-based approach' concept has gained significant prominence in Brazil and Portugal since the 1990s, particularly in healthcare, education, and public policy sectors. In the USA, it became standardized terminology in medicine through the Evidence-Based Medicine Working Group at McMaster University. Brazilian and Portuguese institutions increasingly emphasize this methodology in response to healthcare quality improvements and international research standards. The term reflects a shift from hierarchical, authority-based decision-making toward democratized, research-informed practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
research-based approachempirical approachdata-driven methodologyscientific methodologyevidence-informed practice
Antonyms / Antônimos
intuition-based approachtraditional approachanecdotal approachopinion-based approachtrial-and-error method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
abordagem baseada em evidências
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
abordagem baseada em evidências / metodologia científica
Commonly used in medical and business sectors; sometimes shortened to 'método científico'
Rio de Janeiro
abordagem baseada em evidências
Used in healthcare and education settings; occasionally 'prática baseada em evidências'
Portugal
abordagem baseada em evidências / prática baseada em evidências
Widely used in healthcare and academic contexts; Portuguese preference for 'prática' in some fields

Related Words

evidence-based medicineevidence-based practiceresearch evidenceclinical trialpeer-reviewed researchsystematic reviewmeta-analysisempirical data

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the numbers
backed by data
fact-based decision
following the science
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