Vettrivel Arul|Gokulakanan Singaram|Mr. Elia Vivek E. P
Exploring evidence-based decision-making competencies among homoeopathic medical students: insights from a cross-sectional pilot investigation
Vinayaka Missions University|Vinayaka Missions University|Vinayaka Missions University
background healthcare landscape requires integrating traditional principles evidencebased practices study addresses vital need assess enhance evidencebased decisionmaking ebdm understanding among students homeopathic medicine challenge homeopathic medicine rooted tradition must align modern healthcare standards emphasizing evidencebased approaches bridging gap crucial optimizing patient outcomes maintaining relevance homeopathic practices objective study aimed scrutinize comprehension implementation ebdm among undergraduate homeopathic medical students identifying discrepancies perception actual understanding goal outline interventions enhancing ebm competence harmonizing traditional evidencebased practices methodology using crosssectional design data collected questionnaire distributed via google forms 203 undergraduate students vinayaka missions homoeopathic medical college participated providing insights ebdm grasp ability discern reliable evidence sources understanding research study designs selfreported ebm practices expected results initial analyses reveal misalignment perceived actual understanding ebdm concepts academic progression correlates increased use evidencebased resources improved statistical literacy barriers include resource constraints insufficient critical appraisal skills time limitations facilitators include userfriendly resources institutional policies curriculum integration mentor support anticipated outcomes stress need tailored educational interventions enhancing ebm competence integrating ebm principles traditional homeopathic practice