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Abstract
Background: To investigate evidence-based medicine (EBM) use by physicians and pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Method: A cross-sectional study using a validated questionnaire. Results: Overall, 70.7% of physicians and 35.3% of pharmacists had positive attitude toward EBM. Physicians with 10-15 years of professional experience scored highest on EBM implementation; no statistical association was found (p = 0.099). Younger pharmacists aged 25-35 years were more interested in implementing EBM compared to older pharmacists (p = 0.011). Physicians in Al Ain performed better than those in other cities (p < 0.0001), and pharmacists in Abu Dhabi implemented EBM better than others (p = 0.014).
Conclusion: Age and years of experience could influence implementing EBM.
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Hospital Topics is the longest continuously published healthcare journal in the United States. Since 1922, Hospital Topics has provided healthcare professionals with research they can apply to improve the quality of access, management, and delivery of healthcare. Dedicated to those who bring healthcare to the public, Hospital Topics spans the whole spectrum of healthcare issues including, but not limited to information systems, fatigue management, medication errors, nursing compensation, midwifery, job satisfaction among managers, team building, and bringing primary care to rural areas. Through articles on theory, applied research, and practice, Hospital Topics addresses the central concerns of today"s healthcare professional and leader.
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