evidence-based decision

[ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst dɪˈsɪʒən]
nounpl: evidence-based decisions
decisão baseada em evidências
1. A decision made by relying on factual data, research findings, and empirical evidence rather than intuition, tradition, or assumptions
The hospital implemented an evidence-based decision to reduce patient readmission rates by 30%.
O hospital implementou uma decisão baseada em evidências para reduzir as taxas de readmissão de pacientes em 30%.
2. In organizational and policy contexts, a choice informed by systematic evaluation of available data and scientific research
The government made an evidence-based decision to increase funding for renewable energy projects.
O governo tomou uma decisão baseada em evidências para aumentar o financiamento de projetos de energia renovável.
3. In medical and healthcare fields, therapeutic or diagnostic choices supported by clinical research and proven outcomes
The physician recommended an evidence-based decision regarding the patient's treatment plan.
O médico recomendou uma decisão baseada em evidências sobre o plano de tratamento do paciente.
This term has gained significant prominence in both Brazilian and American professional contexts since the early 2000s, particularly in healthcare, education, and corporate management. In Brazil, it reflects the growing emphasis on scientific rigor and data-driven approaches in public policy and business decision-making. In the USA, it originated in medical practice and has expanded across all sectors as part of the broader movement toward accountability and measurable outcomes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data-driven decisioninformed decisionresearch-based decisionfact-based decisionempirical decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
intuitive decisionarbitrary decisionassumption-based decisiontraditional decisiongut-feeling decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão baseada em evidências
Standard term used in academic, business, and healthcare contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
decisão com base em evidências
Variant commonly used in corporate and research environments
Rio de Janeiro
decisão apoiada em evidências
Alternative phrasing used in health and public policy sectors
Portugal
decisão baseada em provas
Portuguese variant using 'provas' instead of 'evidências'; commonly used in medical and academic fields

Related Words

evidence-based medicineevidence-based practiceempirical researchdata analyticsdecision-making processrisk assessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the data
let the numbers speak for themselves
backed by research
grounded in fact
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