Clinical Measurement as a Resource for Evidence-Based Practice in Physiotherapy

Abstract

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of the twenty-first century. It is an approach to healthcare that emphasizes making decisions based on the best available evidence, combined with clinical expertise and patient values. The main goal of every healthcare professional is to have credible and reliable justification for the treatment of an individual patient. Scientific evidence should be used to influence practice in physiotherapy. The need to measure outcomes in physiotherapy practice is undisputed with the growing pressure on physiotherapy to embrace evidence-based practice. An outcome measure gives baseline data before giving any intervention, and initial outcomes may assist in establishing the path of therapy intervention. To evaluate and enhance patient care, uphold professional standards, and “do the right thing,” clinical audit is crucial.