[accordion openfirst=true]
[accordion-item title="What Does it Mean to be Evidence-Based? " state=open]
- Evidence-based programs (EBPs) are proven to produce a positive result and are rigorously researched.
- They are peer-reviewed by experts in the field and the findings are published in peer-reviewed journals.
- These programs have been highly researched and proven to be effective in a community setting and provide better health, better health care, and reduced health-related costs.
[/accordion-item]
[accordion-item title="Why do You Need EBPs?"]
- Chronic conditions are the leading causes of death, disability, and healthcare costs.
- Chronic disease are responsible for 7 out of the 10 causes of death each year.
- 3 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older have multiple chronic conditions.
- People with multiple chronic conditions account for 93% of total Medicare spending.
- EBPs promote patient self-care outside the clinical setting by connecting clinical to community.
[/accordion-item]
[accordion-item title="What are the Benefits of EBPs?"]
- Better health outcomes and more positive health care experience
- Increased or maintained independence, positive health behaviors, or mobility
- Improved quality of life
- Ease of replicating and spreading programs
- Greater opportunity for varied funding sources, as programs get proven results
[/accordion-item]
[accordion-item title="What are the Challenges of EBPs? "]
- Resource constraints
- Adherence to Fidelity
- Reaching target population
[/accordion-item]
[/accordion]